Data Analyst

Senior Market Risk Analyst

We're working with a global energy giant and commodities powerhouse on this exciting opportunity to join their high-octane trading floor in Chicago.

Drive commercial value in the fast-paced world of refining products trading by leveraging advanced quantitative analytics, Python, and SQL to manage market exposure. This is a high-impact role where you will partner directly with traders to influence strategy through sophisticated risk modeling and real-time portfolio insights.

The Role

• Independently oversee trading strategies across energy commodities and environmental credits, ensuring robust adherence to risk standards and delegation of authority.

• Design and refine sophisticated quantitative models including VaR, Monte Carlo simulations, and Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega) using Python, SQL, and VBA.

• Collaborate directly with Front Office traders to develop tailored analytics and predictive modeling that identify market opportunities and enhance decision-making.

• Deliver deep-dive portfolio risk assessments using advanced volatility analytics, scenario-based stress tests, and automated Power BI dashboards.

• Perform rigorous financial modeling and validation of structured commodity contracts, ensuring commercial accuracy through price verification and sensitivity assessments.

What You'll Need

• 4+ years of experience in market risk, quantitative finance, or commodity trading environments with a focus on advanced financial modeling.

• Strong technical proficiency in Python, SQL, and VBA for automating risk reports and building bespoke analytical tools.

• Deep understanding of derivatives (Futures, Swaps, Options) and the ability to quantify complex market exposures in energy markets.

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Financial Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, or Computer Science.

• Proven experience with ETRM platforms and data visualization tools like Power BI to translate complex data into actionable risk insights.

What's On Offer

• Competitive base salary of $142,210 - $150,000 per year.

• Hybrid work flexibility (office/home) based in the heart of Chicago.

• Access to world-class benefits, generous retirement plans, and a culture that champions professional development and quantitative innovation.

• Opportunity to mentor junior analysts within a globally recognized midstream and trading organization.

Apply via Haystack today!