Xcel Energy

Market Risk Reporting Analyst

Xcel Energy$73K — $104K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Finance, Economics, etc.) required.
  • 2-5 years of experience in market or trading risk roles preferred.
  • Knowledge of commodity markets and risk measurement techniques essential.
  • Experience with VaR, stress testing, and market risk reporting necessary.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills required.
  • Proficiency in advanced Excel and familiarity with large datasets and reporting tools important.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze daily market risk exposures.
  • Perform portfolio risk measurement including VaR and stress testing.
  • Assess risk profiles of new transactions and hedging strategies.
  • Investigate and explain unusual P&L movements.
  • Support independent valuation reviews of commodity transactions.
  • Prepare regular risk reports for management.
  • Identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Annual Incentive Program
  • Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) plan with pension options
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental Leave
Full Job Description
Market Risk Reporting Analyst

Position Summary

The Market Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying, measuring, monitoring, and communicating the risks associated with energy trading and commercial portfolios. This role provides independent oversight of physical and financial commodity positions through risk measurement, valuation review, stress testing, and portfolio analysis. The analyst will partner with Trading, Commercial Operations, Valuation, Accounting, and Credit Risk teams to ensure risks are understood, quantified, and managed within approved limits.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex risk concepts to a broad range of stakeholders and provide actionable insights that support sound business decisions.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Monitor and analyze daily market risk exposures across physical and financial commodity portfolios.
  • Perform portfolio risk measurement and reporting, including VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis, and other key risk metrics.
  • Assess the risk profile of new transactions, structured deals, and hedging strategies.
  • Investigate unusual P&L movements and explain portfolio performance drivers.
  • Support independent valuation reviews and pricing validation of commodity transactions.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly risk reports for management and leadership.
  • Identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Partner with Trading, Commercial Operations, Accounting, and Valuation teams to improve transparency and risk management practices.
  • Develop and enhance quantitative models, reporting tools, and automated processes.
  • Participate in risk committee, governance, and audit-related activities.
  • Assist with ETRM implementations, reporting enhancements, and other strategic initiatives.
  • Manage the end-to-end trade confirmation process for physical and financial commodity transactions, including confirmation generation, validation, discrepancy resolution, and timely execution with counterparties.
  • Identify opportunities to improve and automate trade confirmation workflows, enhance operational controls, and develop reporting to monitor confirmation status, aging, and process performance.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Energy Management, or related field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in market risk, trading risk, quantitative analysis, energy markets, or related functions.
  • Knowledge of commodity markets, risk measurement techniques, and portfolio analytics.
  • Experience with VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis, and market risk reporting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience working with large datasets and reporting tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in power, natural gas, environmental, or energy trading markets.
  • Knowledge of valuation methodologies and derivative products.
  • Experience with SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytical tools.
  • Familiarity with ETRM systems
  • Understanding of hedging strategies and portfolio optimization concepts.


Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $73,700.00 to $104,633.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 09/02/26

About Xcel Energy

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Join the dynamic team at Xcel Energy, where innovation meets expertise in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions. As a leading energy company, Xcel Energy offers unparalleled job opportunities that empower professionals to advance their careers while contributing to environmental stewardship.

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Learn more about Xcel Energy
Size
11,321 employees
Market Cap
$38.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$11.5 billion
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