Lead Risk Analyst - Modeling and Valuation

Vistra Energy
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder communication","Problem-solving"]

Analyze and value structured energy transactions across power, gas, and environmental products by building and maintaining advanced valuation models. Translate commercial opportunities into quantitative pricing support, perform scenario analysis and simulation, and identify key drivers of value and risk. Bridge quantitative modeling with origination, trading, and risk stakeholders by turning inputs like forward curves, volatility, and correlations into actionable risk insights and valuation frameworks.

Loading

Loading job details...

Preparing the role view and application actions.

FursaFursa
Vistra Energy
Vistra Energy
1 month ago

Lead Risk Analyst - Modeling and Valuation

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI
Last checked: 5 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Analyze and value structured energy transactions across power, gas, and environmental products by building and maintaining advanced valuation models. Translate commercial opportunities into quantitative pricing support, perform scenario analysis and simulation, and identify key drivers of value and risk. Bridge quantitative modeling with origination, trading, and risk stakeholders by turning inputs like forward curves, volatility, and correlations into actionable risk insights and valuation frameworks.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead valuation and structuring of complex transactions 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 using scenario analysis and simulation techniques.
  • •Identify key drivers of value and risk and communicate implications to stakeholders.
  • •Enhance and standardize modeling tools, methodologies, and valuation frameworks while translating model inputs into actionable risk insights and pricing strategies.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering), or equivalent education plus 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 Office products (Excel, Word, etc.).
  • •Experience translating commercial opportunities into quantitative models for pricing, negotiation, and execution.
Experience:3-5 yearsEnergyTradingRisk managementQuantitative modeling
Education:Bachelor's in quantitative field (Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering)
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder communicationProblem-solving
Tech Stack:PythonSQLRC++ExcelWordMicrosoft Office

Company Brief

Vistra Energy
Operates a large integrated power generation and retail electricity business, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United States. The company focuses on electricity generation, retail energy sales, and related energy services.
Industry: Utilities
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 10M to 25M
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Irving, United States
Founded: 2016
Glassdoor
Glassdoor: 3.9
WebsiteLinkedInGlassdoor