Risk Analyst - Commercial Risk & Pricing
| Req Number: | OLIHGN |
| Location: | Houston, TX |
| Posted: | 1/13/2026 |
| Category: | Industrial : Energy |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for a Risk Analyst – Commercial Risk & Pricing.
Company Overview:
• Our client is a large, well established U.S. refining and energy supply organization with multiple refineries, terminals, pipelines, and related infrastructure assets across the United States
• Headquartered in Houston, TX, the company operates a significant crude refining footprint and employs several thousand professionals across refining, supply and trading, commercial, and corporate functions
• The organization is known for its strong operational discipline, long term stability, and commitment to values such as safety, integrity, accountability, and collaboration
• The company continues to invest in modern technology platforms, including enterprise ETRM systems, to enhance data driven decision making, risk management, and financial analytics across the business
Role Summary:
• Title: Commercial Risk & Pricing Analyst (level may vary: Associate Analyst, Analyst, or Senior Analyst)
• Department: Commercial Risk & Pricing
• Reports to: Risk & Pricing Team Leadership
• Team Scope: Portfolio focused role supporting daily risk measurement, mark to market reporting, and control oversight for Supply & Trading activities
• Primary Focus: Daily risk exposure analysis, mark to market P/L reporting, and valuation support across one or more trading portfolios
Key Responsibilities:
• Publish daily mark to market P/L and risk exposure reports for assigned trading portfolios to front office and executive management
• Monitor P/L and risk positions against internal limits and controls, escalating issues as needed
• Provide clear commentary explaining daily P/L movement, including curve shifts, new trades, and changes in deal activity
• Support accurate measurement and validation of pricing, curves, and risk positions within the ETRM system
• Investigate valuation discrepancies, troubleshoot pricing issues, and support value at risk analysis for assigned portfolios
• Partner closely with front, mid, and back office teams, including traders, schedulers, accounting, and finance, to ensure accurate and timely risk reporting
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within risk reporting, including development of new tools, automation, and deployment of new technologies
• Serve as a resource and mentor to less experienced analysts, supporting training and development in risk processes and systems
• Maintain strong ETRM system expertise and a thorough understanding of valuation inputs and risk controls
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 2–7+ years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, Risk, Operations, or Trading, ideally within a commodity trading environment
• Master’s degree (MBA, Energy Risk Management, Data Analytics, or similar) may substitute for experience
• Proficiency with ETRM systems (ION RightAngle or similar) and analytics tools such as Power BI or Alteryx
• Strong understanding of mark to market accounting, risk exposure measurement, and valuation concepts
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, cross functional trading floor environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain risk and P/L drivers to diverse stakeholders
Compensation & Benefits:
• Level dependent compensation aligned to Associate through Senior Analyst ranges
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive 401(k) with company match and pension plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and annual vacation incentive (40–120 hours additional pay)
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off and one work from home day per week
• On site amenities including gym, covered parking, cafeteria, health clinic, and credit union (location specific)
• Tuition assistance, dependent scholarships, employee discounts, and wellness programs
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.
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