Our Product Strategy team is hiring a Product Strategist in our Houston, TX or Stamford, CT office. This role will partner with Merchant Operations, Finance, Technology, and other cross-functional teams to deliver strategic system enhancements that support trading, risk management, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the full commodity transaction life cycle, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage projects from concept to delivery.
Responsibilities: • Collaborate and at times lead initiatives with teams across the firm to design and implement solutions that support organizational needs, including new product configuration, trading reference data architecture / setup, and process / data flow analysis. • Liaise with developers for IT development or support as needed. • Oversee the configuration, integration, and optimization of ETRM systems to support front, middle, and back-office functions. • Develop and maintain reporting and analytics solutions in Power BI. • Leverage Python (preferred) for automation, data integration, and advanced analytics initiatives. • Facilitate user acceptance testing, deployment, and training for new system features and enhancements. • Maintain a strong understanding of sources, uses, and controls of data across the enterprise, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, or related field. • 8+ years of experience working with ETRM systems in a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or Project Management capacity. • Experience or knowledge of the commodity transaction life cycle execution, including trading, positions, mark-to-market & P&L management (including FX exposure). • Experience in or more of the following areas: confirmations, credit exposure / margin management, scheduling, settlements, invoicing, P&L and accounting. • Understanding of forward and settlement pricing (including FX, IR, and volatilities) for the valuation of US and European power, gas, and oil liquids futures, swaps, physicals, and options. • Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and visualization; Python experience preferred. • Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies and product model approaches. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; proven ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across the organization. • Demonstrated track record of ownership, accountability, and delivery on complex initiatives. • Experience working in energy trading environments with multi-commodity exposure. • Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-intensity environment including open-floor plan if applicable to the position, with timely responsiveness and the ability to work beyond normal business hours when required.
Employee Programs & Benefits: CCI offers competitive benefits and programs to support our employees, their families and local communities. These include: • Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits • Employee assistance & wellness programs • Parental and family leave policies • CCI in the Community: Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities. • Charitable contribution match program • Tuition assistance & reimbursement • Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards • Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities • Competitive paid time off • Continued learning opportunities
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