Structured Power Back Office Analyst

Contexte et environnement

This role operates in a fast‑paced trading environment where the jobholder must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Maintaining strong communication with internal departments and external counterparts while meeting industry and contractual deadlines is crucial. Reconciling discrepancies and resolving counter party issues requires proactively seeking the information needed to solve problems effectively. In addition, reporting and monitoring obligations under the Dodd‑Frank Act, the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, and other regulatory requirements demand a high level of diligence and attention to detail.

The role requires accurate and timely processing of confirmations, invoices, and payments in accordance with legal agreements, as well as ensuring all Power and REC deal entries in the trading book are correct and verified against exchange data. It involves performing daily checks on open positions and transactions across brokers, exchanges, and clearers, with the ability to identify errors during trade verification and perform manual calculations when necessary.

Strong communication with both internal teams and external counter parties is essential to support smooth operations and resolve issues efficiently.

• The Back Office processes approximately 250,000 confirmations and 35,000 invoices and payments each year.
• Trading Division counter parties include upstream and downstream affiliates as well as major energy companies across Europe, the U.S., the Middle East, and Asia, along with clearing houses representing more than 12.9 billion USD in turnover.
• Work within Back‑Office operations in Houston, supporting both TGPNA and TGPL activities.
• Operate across U.S. power markets—wholesale and retail—including ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, MISO, SPP, Renewable Energy Certificates, and HRCO activities.
• Provide support and testing for ongoing system developments and assist with onboarding new systems, processes, and products.
• Participate in regular internal and external audits and meet all regulatory obligations.

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Energy, or a business‑related field.
• Three to five years of experience in the power markets—both wholesale and retail—with a strong emphasis on data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI and automation tools such as Alteryx or similar platforms.
• Experience working with large structured datasets and developing scalable data models.
• Advanced programming and data‑engineering skills, including:
• SQL: complex queries, stored procedures, data modeling
• Python: data manipulation, automation, analytics
• Excel: expert‑level skills including VBA macros, Power Query, and advanced modeling
• Strong understanding of the North American power industry.
• Required knowledge of energy‑commodity markets.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong attention to detail, adaptability, and a focus on innovation and change management.
• Effective communication skills and a customer‑service mindset.
• Strong drive to improve processes and systems, supported by excellent IT skills (Excel, VBA, Power BI, Alteryx). The role may require developing new tools to secure and optimize processes and creating new reports to support evolving business needs.

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