Data Analyst - Market Commodity

About Rhythm:

Rhythm is a renewable energy and technology company empowering you to take control of your budget and your footprint.  We combine energy market expertise with technology, design, and data science to create best-in-class products and services that are simple, delightful, and seamlessly integrated with the rhythm of your life. Our mission is to upend the energy status quo by setting a new standard of service excellence and customer partnership. We are a mission-driven, results-oriented group of engineers, businesspeople, designers and artists who love solving tough problems, all while making a positive impact on our communities.

About the Data Analyst - Market Commodity role:

The Data Analyst - Market Commodity Risk will play a critical role in Rhythm Energy’s market risk management team, responsible for building and maintaining models, analyzing market data, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial and risk-related reporting. This position will work closely with Portfolio Management, Finance, and other key stakeholders to monitor positions, explain performance drivers, and support the company’s risk management and P&L reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• P&L Attribution & Monitoring: Build and maintain models to support timely profit and loss (P&L) attribution and position monitoring, ensuring that leadership has accurate and up-to-date insights into portfolio performance.
• Performance Analysis: Perform detailed analysis to understand changes in P&L, positions, and price curves, providing explanations of performance and risk drivers to the leadership team.
• Process & System Improvement: Identify process and system gaps that limit the ability to accurately explain drivers of P&L. Collaborate with other departments to develop and implement solutions to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Position Monitoring: Monitor forward positions in collaboration with the Portfolio Management team to ensure compliance with Rhythm’s risk policy.
• Middle Office Processes: Perform middle office end-of-day processes, including validation of curves and upload accuracy, to ensure that overnight valuations are accurate and reliable.
• ETRM Project Support: Support mid-office activities related to Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) projects, including requirements scoping, testing, and migration to production for position/exposure reporting, P&L reporting, and settlements.
• Transaction Control: Own and review the transaction control process, including key controls such as supply trade confirmations, to ensure that all deals are accurately captured within Rhythm’s ETRM and confirmed in a timely manner.
• Risk Reporting: Provide support to the Finance team for reporting related to Rhythm’s credit facility provider and suppliers, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Risk Management Collaboration: Work closely with Portfolio Management, Operations, and other key stakeholders to identify and manage market and commodity risks appropriately.
• Market Fundamentals Knowledge: Maintain a strong knowledge of wholesale power and gas market fundamentals to inform analysis and support business decisions.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Perform ad-hoc analysis as needed to support business initiatives and inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the energy or commodities sector.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling, with experience in ETRM systems (e.g., Allegro, OpenLink) being highly desirable.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to translate complex market data and trends into actionable insights, with a focus on driving risk management and financial performance.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present analysis and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.

Geography  

• Serbia; Remote-enabled. 

What you'll love:

• Our culture. We're friendly, transparent, and love to innovate together.
• Flexible work-life balance. We embrace the mix of working remote and from the office.
• Professional development opportunities. We love to grow together. Opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• A chance to make a difference. We're a sustainably-driven company rethinking what's possible in Energy. Play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of a fast-growing, mission-driven company.
• Competitive compensation. We reward performance with annual bonuses and salary increases.
• Health Benefits. We promote your well-being with 25 days of vacation and premium private medical insurance for you and your family.