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Energy Market Risk Manager

Intersect

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Original Job Summary

About Energy Market Risk Manager

Intersect offers a flexible workplace that blends remote work with regular in-person team gatherings at established hubs including SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, Denver, Houston, Calgary, and Toronto.

Role Overview

The Energy Market Risk Manager will join the Market Risk team to lead technical analysis, build risk management tools, and support investor and internal reporting for ERCOT and CAISO markets. You will quantify and communicate market risk exposures, design advanced risk analytics, and ensure compliance with risk policies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive technical analysis of physical and financial positions in ERCOT and CAISO.
  • Design, develop, and optimize risk analytics using Python, SQL, and Google Cloud Platform.
  • Create scalable risk management applications and BI dashboards.
  • Deliver accurate, investor-ready risk reports aligned with policy requirements.
  • Collaborate with Origination & Trading/Operations teams and leadership.

Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of experience in ERCOT and/or CAISO markets.
  • Strong quantitative analysis background in the energy sector.
  • Expertise in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms.
  • Knowledge of quantitative finance concepts such as VaR and MTM.
  • Experience with BI tools and effective communication skills.

Total Rewards

Competitive total compensation ranging from $182,000 to $195,000, comprehensive health coverage, unlimited PTO, family support, mental health benefits, retirement contributions, and additional perks.

Key skills/competency

  • Market Risk
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • ERCOT
  • CAISO
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Google Cloud
  • Risk Reporting
  • Business Intelligence (BI)
  • Communication

How to Get Hired at Intersect

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor it for energy risk roles.
  • Highlight technical skills: Emphasize Python, SQL, and cloud expertise.
  • Demonstrate market knowledge: Showcase experience with ERCOT/CAISO.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review risk analytics and reporting scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Python coding challenges.
Practice SQL queries and data modeling.
Study Google Cloud Platform basics.
Analyze market risk case studies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork under pressure.
Explain a past risk assessment project.
Discuss effective communication of technical risks.
Detail collaboration with diverse teams.