ETRM Specialist

The ETRM Specialist owns the design, configuration and ongoing health of our Energy Trading and Risk Management platform across the full trade lifecycle, from deal capture to settlement. Additionally to define and progress to delivery any external development projects relating to the extension or improvement of the base ETRM system, managing any resources assigned to the project. 

You will be the go-to expert linking Trading, Risk, Operations and Finance with the technology team. You will translate business needs into robust ETRM solutions, lead enhancements, system configuration and upgrades, and keep the platform accurate, controlled and fit for growth into new business directions.

Responsibilities:

Platform ownership and configuration

• Act as subject-matter expert for the ETRM system across front, middle and back office.
• Configure and maintain system reference data.
• Assist the business when setting up new supporting business artifacts, i.e. Transport Contracts, Market Areas.
• Maintain valuation integrity from the ETRM flowing into downstream systems.

Business analysis and solution design

• Gather and document requirements from traders, risk managers, schedulers, settlements and finance.
• Write functional specifications, process flows and test cases.
• Design end-to-end solutions covering each business area from FO to BO.
• Challenge requirements where they add complexity or risk.
• Where required design and deliver functional extensions, adding value beyond the base ETRM system.
  

Projects, upgrades and change delivery

• Lead or play a senior role in ETRM upgrades, migrations and new module implementations.
• Plan and run system, integration and user acceptance testing.
• Coordinate with vendors on product defects, releases and roadmap items.
• Manage cutover, go-live and hypercare activities.

Integration and data

• Define and support interfaces to exchanges, brokers, market data providers, scheduling systems and data warehouses.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, reports and data extracts.
• Investigate and fix data quality and reconciliation breaks.

Production support and controls

• Provide first-line support for incidents.
• Carry out root-cause analysis and put permanent fixes in place.
• Maintain user access, segregation of duties and audit trails.
• Support regulatory reporting as required.

Leadership and knowledge sharing

• Mentor analysts and developers around the ETRM space.
• Create and maintain system documentation and training material for new hires.
• Deliver training to business users on new functionality.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years working with ETRM/CTRM systems, including at least 4 years in a senior functional or techno-functional role.
• Hands-on configuration experience with at least one major platform, such as Allegro, Endur/Findur, Openlink, RightAngle, Enuit, Brady, Aspect or Molecule.
• Solid knowledge of the physical and financial trade lifecycle in energy – specifically but not limited to Physical Gas.
• Understanding of traded instruments: forwards, futures, swaps, options, spreads and physical transport or storage deals.
• Working knowledge of risk concepts including MtM, P&L attribution, exposure, VaR and credit risk.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases.
• Delivered at least one full ETRM implementation or major upgrade end to end.
• Experience writing functional specifications and leading UAT.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Desirable skills and attributes

Nice to have

• Scripting or development skills in Python, C# or similar.
• Experience with cloud or SaaS ETRM deployments (Azure or AWS).
• Exposure to scheduling and nominations in European or North American gas and power markets.
• Familiarity with market data tools such as Bloomberg, ICE, Zema, etc.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting regimes (REMIT, EMIR, Dodd-Frank, MiFID II).
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Agile delivery experience.
• DB specific experience, MS SQL and/or AWS Redshift.

Personal attributes

• Clear communicator, comfortable with traders and senior stakeholders.
• Calm and methodical under pressure, especially at end of day, month end and bid-week.
• Strong ownership and attention to detail.
• Pragmatic problem solver who balances speed with control.
• Keen to coach others and share knowledge.

Benefits: This position is located in Austin, TX and is an in-office position.  Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.