Lead Risk Metrics Analyst (809460560)

The Lead Risk Metrics Analyst will report to the Director, Risk Reporting and under general direction, oversees the development and implementation of highly complex processes that support the performance of daily P&L reporting, performance reporting, financial planning, monthly variance analysis, modeling and valuation analysis, deal assessment, and cost management for Luminant Wholesale.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned. The key roles and responsibilities of this position will include one or more of the following:

• Evaluates manual and automated risk reporting work processes, systems, and procedures for efficiency of workflow and conformance to end use computing practices.
• Identifies needed process improvements and analyzes system design alternatives for new risk reporting processes and improvements to existing processes.
• Develops and implements new or enhanced processes to support the production of daily p&l and position reports, economic portfolio valuations, risk management analysis and other complex tasks within the area of Risk Reporting.
• Develops and implements risk reporting tools that adapt to rapidly evolving product, segmentation, pricing and commodity procurement strategies
• Develops and implements new or enhanced automation of controls and validation to ensure accuracy and timeliness of daily p&l and position reporting.
• Ensures that the development and implementation of processes and controls comply with all applicable end use computing practices. Maintains various records and documentation for risk reporting automated processes.
• Evaluates and resolves user problems related to automated risk reporting process.
• Instructs risk reporting team in the use of automated processes; answers question and assists in resolving problems regarding the methods and procedures of automated processes
• Adapts existing database software, spreadsheets, complex valuation models and other programs to best meet departmental or end user needs.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
The minimum education requirements are:
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, statistics, economics, physics, mathematics, computer science or related discipline
• MBA strongly preferred
The minimum experience requirements are:
• 4+ years of experience in financial fields such as accounting, financial planning or financial reporting, financial systems analysis, or in risk management
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES The following knowledge, skills and capabilities must be demonstrated at a proficient level:
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Strong background in accounting, financial and/or risk reporting process / system development
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn complex subjects
• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced skill in using computer software applications including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Advanced programming with VBA or SAS
• Gather and analyze data, develop solutions, and evaluate results
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work
• Delegate work, balance competing priorities and coordinate the work of others
• Gain cooperation and consensus through discussion and persuasion; influence others to work together toward common goals.
• Knowledge of GAAP
Comments:
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Requires the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the following environment:
• Frequent long, irregular hours
• Use of a PC, computer terminal and/or telephone over 2 hours a day
• Open workspace office environment
• Occasional bending, twisting, crouching, pulling, pushing, and/or reaching to access job-related materials
CANDIDATES MUST APPLY ON-LINE AT:www.energyfutureholdings.com TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.