Power Risk Analyst (II or Senior)

Your cover letter must summarize your education and experience as it relates to the Power Risk Analyst role and highlight any relevant credit experience.

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process. Incomplete materials will not be considered. 

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  The first review date for application materials is scheduled for November 7, 2025.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

The advertised hiring range for the Power Risk Analyst II will be $82,000 - $102,500, with a maximum opportunity of up to $123,000 with tenure and strong performance.

The advertised hiring range for the Power Risk Analyst Senior will be $100,320 - $125,400, with a maximum opportunity of up to $150,480 with tenure and strong performance.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year in 2025, changing to up to 12 days per calendar year in 2026, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.

Join Chelan PUD as a Power Risk Analyst

Chelan County PUD is seeking a Power Risk Analyst to support our mission of delivering reliable, sustainable energy to the communities of North Central Washington. Based in Wenatchee, this role is part of a collaborative team responsible for monitoring market activity, validating transactions, and analyzing energy-related risks. We're offering opportunities at the Analyst II or Senior level based on your experience. This is a great opportunity to contribute to risk management efforts in a public utility setting while gaining valuable insight into energy markets and trading operations.

This position is not remote or hybrid, and requires relocation to Wenatchee, Washington. Relocation reimbursement may be provided. 

Power Risk Analyst II

Overview

The Power Risk Analyst II plays a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with power trading, energy markets, and regulatory compliance. This position is responsible for providing analytical support, developing risk reports, and ensuring data accuracy in risk management processes. The analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to monitor trading activities, enforce compliance, and enhance risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Market Risk Monitoring: Develop and maintain regular and ad-hoc reports for the risk management team, which provide insights into power trading activities and risk exposure. Compile and submit compliance related reports, as assigned.
• Transaction Monitoring: Review trade capture activity, ensuring transactions meet internal standards and risk tolerance limits related to current bilateral markets and/or future organized markets.
• Data Analysis and Validation: Analyze transactional data for accuracy and compliance with policies, procedures and contracts. Identify and resolve errors, ensuring data integrity and compliance with established policy limits.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with trading, compliance, finance, and operations teams to resolve data discrepancies, improve reporting accuracy, and address risk-related challenges. Crosstrain on assigned credit risk management duties and provide backup support as assigned.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the enhancement of risk monitoring procedures, reporting tools, and overall risk management processes to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Reports To
Manager - Power and Credit Risk

Overtime exemption
Exempt

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field is required. 

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in finance, data analysis, risk management, or energy markets is required. 
• 1 year experience in power risk analysis is preferred. 

Skills and Abilities

A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities: 

• Knowledge of Financial Markets: Solid understanding of financial, commodity, and energy markets, with basic power and credit risk management principles. 
• Advanced Data Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and data manipulation, Word and PowerPoint. Familiarity with data reporting tools such as Power BI. 
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy, including data validation and reporting. 
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to analyze complex data sets and resolve data inconsistencies. 
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. 
• Records Management: Ability to maintain accurate, records and documentation in compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective work with cross-functional teams. 
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. 

Physical Demands

• Sitting Frequent 34-66% 
• Standing Frequent 34-66% 
• Walking Occasional 11-33% 
• Stooping/Bending Occasional 11-33% 
• Reach Waist to Shoulder Occasional 11-33% 
• Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) Frequent 34-66% 
• Repetitive Motions Frequent 34-66% 
• Talking Frequent 34-66% 
• Visual - Far Acuity Occasional 11-33%
• Visual - Depth Perception Occasional 11-33% 

Working Conditions

• Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate

District Values

• Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
• Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
• Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
• Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution

Equal Opportunity/ADA

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish. 

The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Power Risk Analyst Senior

Overview

The Senior Power Risk Analyst is responsible for performing advanced power and credit risk analysis, analyzing complex energy trading transactions and credit requirements, and generating in-depth reporting in support of strategic energy risk management initiatives. This role includes independent responsibility for power and credit risk reporting and verifying and interpreting compliance with regulatory agency requirements, and complex contract terms, and making recommendations to management to mitigate risks. Provides technical guidance to junior analysts.

Responsibilities

• Market and Credit Risk Management: Lead the development of detailed power and credit risk exposure reports, analyzing hedging activities and market conditions for management and executive decision-making. Makes recommendations to mitigate risk. Analyze and interpret financial information to establish credit limits.
• Advanced Transactional Analysis: Conduct in-depth audits of trade capture and reporting systems, validating transactions, ensuring compliance with risk policies, and calculating reserve requirements. Establish and perform analysis and activities related to current bilateral markets and/or future organized markets.
• Compliance Oversight: Monitor counterparty credit strength, credit limits and risk exposure, ensure regulatory and contractual compliance, and independently verify transactions, trade data, and other elements to align with organizational policies, procedures, contracts and federal and state requirements. Compile and submit internal and external compliance reports as required.
• Technical Guidance: Provide expertise and guidance to team members, sharing best practices and training on advanced power and credit risk analysis and reporting, upon request.
• Process Optimization: Drive process improvements in data reporting, compliance workflows, and risk management procedures. Cross-train with Power Risk Analyst I and II positions to provide backup support as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Reports To
Manager - Power and Credit Risk

Overtime exemption
Exempt

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field is required. 

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in finance, data analysis, risk management, or energy markets is required. 
• 3+ years power risk analyst experience strongly preferred. 

Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities: 

• In depth knowledge of Energy and Financial Markets: Expertise in financial/commodity markets, energy trading and contracts, power and credit risk management, and hedging principles. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and credit rating agency information to establish appropriate credit requirements. 
• Analytical and Technical Proficiency: High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulae and data modeling, Word, PowerPoint, and experience with energy management software. 
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy in data compilation and review. 
• Project Leadership Abilities: Ability to lead projects independently with minimal oversight. 
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Excellent skills to present complex information clearly and concisely to cross-functional teams, management and executive teams. 
• Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with Middle Office, EP&T, Finance and other business units. 
• Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to work independently, adapt to evolving market conditions, and develop innovative approaches to risk analysis. 
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of responsibilities. 
• Records Management: Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation in compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. 
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. 

Physical Demands

• Sitting Frequent 34-66% 
• Standing Frequent 34-66% 
• Walking Occasional 11-33% 
• Stooping/Bending Occasional 11-33% 
• Reach Waist to Shoulder Occasional 11-33% 
• Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) Frequent 34-66% 
• Repetitive Motions Frequent 34-66% 
• Talking Frequent 34-66% 
• Visual - Far Acuity Occasional 11-33%
• Visual - Depth Perception Occasional 11-33% 

Working Conditions

• Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate

District Values

• Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
• Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
• Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
• Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution

Equal Opportunity/ADA

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

 We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish: https://www.chelanpud.org/about-us/careers

Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)