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Lead Risk Analyst - Modeling and Valuation

Vistra
  • Irving, Texas
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

    Job Summary

    Lead Risk Analyst – Modeling & Valuation is responsible for analyzing and valuing structured energy transactions across power, gas, and environmental products. This role operates at the intersection of origination, trading, and risk, translating market views and commercial opportunities into robust, defensible valuations.

    Job Description

    Key Accountabilities

    •Lead valuation and structuring of complex transaction including PPAs, tolling agreements, asset valuations, and retail structures.
    •Translate commercial opportunities into quantitative models to support pricing, negotiation, and execution.
    •Develop and maintain advanced valuation models incorporating scenario analysis and simulation techniques
    •Identify key drivers of value and risk across transactions and communicate implications to stakeholders
    •Enhance and standardize modeling tools, methodologies, and valuation frameworks
    •Translate model inputs (forward curves, volatility, correlations) into actionable risk insights and pricing strategies
    •Bridge advanced quantitative modeling and commercial decision-making by translating complex mathematical concepts into clear, actionable insights for Origination, Trading, and Risk stakeholders

    Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

    •Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering), or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
    •3-5 years of experience in Structuring, Risk Management, or Trading preferred
    •Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, R or C++
    •Excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft suite of products (Excel, Word, etc.)

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    Job Family

    Risk Management

    Company

    Vistra Corporate Services Company

    Locations

    Irving, Texas

    Texas

    We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

    If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

    It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

     

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIrving, Texas

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Asset Valuationunmatched
    • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Modelingunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Product Pricingunmatched
    • Programming Languagesunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • R Programming Languageunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Risk Modelingunmatched
    • SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
    • Simulationunmatched
    • Statisticsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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