
Middle Office Senior Analyst - EVERGREEN
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform the computation and initial validation of daily MtM values for all trading books and products
- Ensure timely distribution and accuracy of MtM figures to key stakeholders
- Validate daily P&L results and provide clear explanations by desk, KPI, and book
- Monitor P&L sign-off, ensuring discrepancies are investigated and escalated as needed
- Assist in the publication of Daily Risk & Performance Reports, maintaining high data quality and consistency
- Develop or update KPIs and dashboards using tools like Microsoft Power BI to enhance visibility into operational and financial performance
- Collaborate with Front Office, Back Office, and Accounting teams to maintain accurate book structures across multiple legal entities
- Support efforts to keep book hierarchies aligned with organizational requirements
- Monitor trader risk mandates, ensuring limit usage is tracked and any breaches are promptly reported
- Contribute to the estimation, modeling, and computation of various reserves, including credit, liquidity, inception, model, intermittency, shape, and volume reserves
- Validate and benchmark forward and settlement curves, ensuring consistency with market data
- Assist with overseeing exotic parameters such as hourly shape factors, scalar ratios, and B/A spreads for liquidity reserves.
- Participate in initiatives to automate Middle-Office processes, improving the accuracy and efficiency of data capture and reporting
- Collaborate with IT to implement and maintain Power BI reports, ensuring user-friendly interfaces and reliable data sources
- Partner with Front Office, Credit, Market Risk, and Operational Risk teams to manage exceptions and align on valuation methodologies
- Work closely with Legal, Finance, and Accounting to maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors on controls related to MtM, P&L, and reserve calculations
- Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practices
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
- 5-10 years of experience in a Middle-Office or similar analytical environment within the energy or commodities sector
- Demonstrated experience with MtM reporting, P&L analysis, and risk metrics (e.g., VaR, stress testing)
- Proficient in ETRM systems (e.g., FIS Aligne) and advanced Excel.
- Familiarity with Power BI for reporting and data visualization.
- Strong understanding of forward curve validation, price control processes, and exotic parameter management (shape factors, scalars)
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with Front Office, Back Office, IT, and management.
- Highly organized, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and take initiative on process improvements.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects concurrently.
- Adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.