Credit Risk Analyst - Calgary, Canada - NRG Energy

    NRG Energy
    NRG Energy Calgary, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Essential Duties/Responsibilities

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  • Perform credit reviews of current and prospective retail energy customers using financial analysis, third-party rating agency intelligence, data services, and proprietary models.
  • Qualify prospective transactions including purpose, exposure, risks, and potential mitigants.
  • Actively manage a designated retail customer portfolio by maintaining credit limits, ratings, and other prerequisite database fields for accurate reporting and monitoring.
  • Apply good judgment in recommending transactions and applying appropriate credit limits to customers based on the credit analysis conducted.
  • Conduct calls with customers and brokers to obtain information needed for credit review.
  • Aid the weekly reporting of top customer exposures, expected losses, and over-limit issues.
  • Support the development and enhancement of credit risk metrics, processes, and development of solutions to credit issues while remaining compliant with policy.
  • Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the sales team by addressing credit-related inquiries with a fast turnaround and clear response.
  • Working Conditions:

  • Open office environment a minimum of 3 days/week.
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote environment 1-2 days/week.
  • Minimum Requirements:

  • University undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • Energy industry experience, including familiarity with energy commodity sales / trading and risk management concepts
  • Foundational understanding of financial statements and credit risk metrics.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented, able to work independently and collaboratively with other team members and departments.
  • Basic skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word.
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with third-party credit agencies including Dun & Bradstreet, Credit Risk Monitor, Experian/Equifax, S&P Capital IQ, Moody's KMV, or others.
  • Accounting designation or CFA
  • Highly skilled with MS Excel and SQL; proficient with other MS Office products.
  • Functional knowledge of reporting software such as Tableau or PowerBI.
  • Understanding energy master agreements is a plus.
  • Physical Requirements:

    Standard open office environment.

    Why NRG is a great place to work:

  • Great company culture Voted as a BEST employer by Forbes
  • A competitive total compensation package, including annual incentive and/or commission
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Benefits on the first day of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability, Wellness program, etc.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance
  • 401 (k) plan to help save for retirement
  • Generous PTO plan, plus 8 company holidays, and 3 floating holidays
  • Numerous discounts, including electricity discounts on NRG brands
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