Energy Market Risk Manager at Intersect Power

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, PowerIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of direct experience in ERCOT and/or CAISO markets
  • Strong background in quantitative analysis within the energy sector
  • Expertise in Python and SQL for data modeling, analytics, and application development
  • Proven knowledge of quantitative finance concepts, including Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Mark-to-Market (MTM)
  • Experience with BI tools and cloud-based platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex risk concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Located within 60 miles of SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; or Toronto, ON

Responsibilities

  • Drive the technical analysis of physical and financial positions in ERCOT and CAISO markets
  • Quantify and communicate market risk exposures to leadership and internal stakeholders
  • Provide subject matter expertise on market rules, structures, and trading dynamics
  • Design, develop, and optimize advanced risk analytics using Python, SQL and Google Cloud Platform
  • Create scalable risk management applications
  • Oversee the creation and upkeep of Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards and Python-based reporting tools
  • Deliver timely, accurate, and investor-ready risk reports aligned with policy requirements
  • Ensure adherence to Intersect’s risk policies through careful monitoring and documentation
  • Partner with leadership to refine and improve reporting processes and methodologies

Skills

Python
Google Cloud Platform
ERCOT
CAISO
Market Risk
Value at Risk
Mark to Market
Risk Analytics
Risk Reporting

Intersect Power

Develops and operates clean energy projects

About Intersect Power

Intersect Power focuses on creating large-scale clean energy projects that aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The company develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy infrastructure, primarily solar power plants, and sells the generated electricity to various clients, including businesses and government entities, through structured agreements known as offtakes. This model provides a stable revenue stream by ensuring energy is sold at predetermined prices. Intersect Power stands out from competitors due to its innovative approach to integrating clean electricity into the economy and its recognition in the Sustainability category of Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards. The company's goal is to redefine the clean energy industry and contribute to deep decarbonization efforts to combat climate change.

Beaverton, OregonHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$7,309MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Energy, Social ImpactIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Family Planning Benefits
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Dependence on large clients like Google poses revenue risks.
Rapid expansion may strain financial resources and cause cash flow issues.
Competitive landscape intensification could impact market share and pricing power.

Differentiation

Intersect Power integrates clean electricity into the broader economy innovatively.
The company has a pipeline of 3.2GWDC solar and storage projects for 2023.
Intersect Power operates in both retail and wholesale energy markets.

Upsides

Google's $800m investment boosts Intersect Power's clean energy initiatives.
Federal incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act enhance project financial viability.
Advancements in solar panel efficiency improve project profitability.

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