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Job Summary: 

NRG is looking for an Analyst to join its Gas Product Control team. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical and data analytics background. The candidate must be adept at working independently as well as have strong collaborative capabilities to assist Commercial Operations, Supply, Finance, Accounting, and Customer Operations teams to adequately mitigate risk and preserve expected margins. This position will report to the Product Control Senior Manager within the Gas Product Control group and will be in our Princeton, NJ office.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, value, and provide risk analysis around complex transactions and portfolio positions, including complex derivatives, hedging strategies, and trading assets
• Develop and monitor position and P&L reports for NRG’s energy portfolio
• Mark and/or validate end-of-day curves in the risk system
• Leverage problem solving and analytical skills along with new technologies such as AI to enhance and automate various risk processes
• Collaborate effectively within the Risk team and with other departments on issues/projects
• Support requests from NRG’s internal and external auditors
• Work closely with IT on risk system improvements and testing new enhancements

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work schedule, 3 days on site, 2 days remote
• Open office environment
• Some overtime required as special projects arise
• Minimal travel required, not likely to exceed 10%

Physical Requirements: 

• Open office environment
• Majority of work performed on a personal computer in a seated position

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative disciplines like Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or Sciences

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive experience with MS Excel
• Working knowledge of various reporting tools such as Power BI
• Attention to detail, diligent, and highly organized
• Proven ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets
• Knowledge of energy markets a plus; electricity, natural gas, renewables and/or oil markets
• Understanding of common risk metrics and control methodologies within a commodity trading environment also a plus

 The base salary range for this position is: *$69,600 - 114,840 *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.   

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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