• Job Description

  Req#: SENIO003647

  Reporting to the Senior Manager of Risk Management, the Analyst/Senior Analyst plays a key role in the Risk Group as they lead the process of approving new activities in the Front office such as, trading strategies and long-term contracts. This role is exceptional in the level of exposure to strategic initiatives within the company as well as the opportunity to work closely with some of the senior executives.

  Responsibilities

  • Lead the process of new transaction approvals while coordinating with various groups. (15%)
  • Draft new transaction/product approval analysis. (20%)
  • Assist with the identification of the various associated risks of new business proposals. (10%)
  • Perform analysis of inherent and residual risks, propose remedial approaches. (5%)
  • Provide guidance to Subject Matter Experts in drafting content for analysis, review content for accuracy. (10%)
  • Assist in evaluating content and analysis provided by different teams (i.e., Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Market Risk, etc.) to ensure that the new product/transaction analysis is correct and thorough. (5%)
  • Coordinate meetings to discuss new products and/or new transactions. (5%)
  • Follow-up on open issues, track the approval signoffs on new products, new markets, and structured transactions. (5%)
  • Perform quality assurance of new product proposals to monitor and ensure compliance with existing policies and procedures. (5%)
  • Develop and continuously improve on the new business approval process. (10%)
  • Support the controls (document structure, signoffs) for proposed Development projects. (5%)
  • Opportunity to participate in other, ad-hoc, operational risk projects. (5%)

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or business administration; a master’s degree is a strong asset.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in evaluating, analyzing, and mitigating the risks which are specific to the introduction of new trading products in the energy or financial services industry, or prior experience as a trader or risk analyst.
  • Knowledge of trading strategies in the financial & energy markets is a strong asset.
  • Knowledge of energy and financial markets regulations (e.g., Dodd Frank, FERC etc.) and the associated application to an energy trading business is a strong asset.
  • Strong knowledge of operational risk, processes, and controls.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

  General Competencies

  • Well versed in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Inquisitive with an ability to challenge information, model assumptions and cooperate with multiple groups for optimum results.
  • Ability to extract complex information and summarize in an effective manner.
  • Strong stakeholder management experience.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
  • Capable of managing multiple projects at once and a proven ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
  • Capable of interacting with several business units and dealing with tight deadlines.
  • Excellent project management skills and able to use judgment with prioritizing.
  • Ability to work in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner.
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.

• About the company

  Brookfield Renewable U.S. delivers innovative renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. Click to learn more.

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