Energy Market Risk Manager

Intersect

129d • $182,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Our Market Risk team is hiring a Risk Manager to directly contribute to the risk management processes and tools of the team. You will be primarily responsible for understanding, quantifying, and explaining market risks of Intersect’s ERCOT/CAISO physical, financial positions and their interactions. In this role you will focus on building and improving risk analytics, reporting leveraging Python and Google Cloud Platforms primarily. You will also play a lead role in satisfying reporting obligations Market Risk both to Intersect's leadership and investors. The role will work closely with Origination & Trading/Operations team and report within the Market Risk team.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of direct experience in ERCOT and/or CAISO markets
• Strong background in quantitative analysis within the energy sector
• Expertise in Python and SQL for data modeling, analytics, and application development
• Proven knowledge of quantitative finance concepts, including Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Mark-to-Market (MTM)
• Experience with BI tools and cloud-based platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex risk concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical analysis of physical and financial positions in ERCOT and CAISO markets
• Quantify and communicate market risk exposures to leadership and internal stakeholders
• Provide subject matter expertise on market rules, structures, and trading dynamics
• Design, develop, and optimize advanced risk analytics using Python, SQL and Google Cloud Platform
• Create scalable risk management applications
• Oversee the creation and upkeep of Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards and Python-based reporting tools
• Deliver timely, accurate, and investor-ready risk reports aligned with policy requirements
• Ensure adherence to Intersect’s risk policies through careful monitoring and documentation
• Partner with leadership to refine and improve reporting processes and methodologies

Benefits

• $182,000 to $195,000 total compensation (includes base salary + bonus in USD)
• 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
• Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot
• Free access to Ginger coaching and counseling, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation
• 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP
• $150 monthly food stipend, pet insurance allowance, and full home office setup

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level