Senior/Principal Quantitative Risk Analyst

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Summary

PGE seeks a talented quantitative analyst with energy analytics and modeling experience to support PGE Energy Supply, Trading Analytics. The Senior/Principal Quantitative Risk Analyst takes a leadership role in communicating data-informed strategy and reports to the Manager, Market Fundamentals and Trading Analytics in Power Operations.

This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced trading environment, has a strong technical background, is comfortable building and automating data solutions from scratch, and has curiosity and passion about the electric utility business. The ideal candidate is resourceful and capable of quickly turning market insights into actionable tools for traders and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership and Thought Leadership   Supports senior leadership and key business partners in navigating uncertainty in an increasingly complex, data-driven energy landscape. Applies quantitative insights and analytics tools to enhance decision-making in trading, hedging, and portfolio management. Collaborates across teams to foster transparency and efficiency in portfolio analysis.

Quantitative Modeling and Portfolio Risk Optimization Develops and maintains risk models and valuation frameworks for structured products, generation assets, and portfolio hedging strategies. Leverages statistical techniques (VaR, GMaR, stress testing, backcasting) to enhance models, providing traders and portfolio managers with insights for market decisions.

Data Engineering and Automation  Independently sources, integrates, and structures internal and external datasets to support analytics and decision-making. Builds and maintains custom data pipelines and automated workflows, ensuring data accessibility for trading and leadership teams. 

Data Visualization & Communication Develops and maintains Tableau dashboards and automated reporting tools to ensure quantitative insights are accessible for diverse audiences.  Translates complex modeling results into clear, interactive visuals, enhancing transparency and decision-making across the organization.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, economics or other related field or equivalent experience. MSc or PhD in mathematics, statistics or computer science or related field, such as physics, economics or operations research preferred.

Experience Typically 12 or more years in data science or related field. Three or more years of experience in a quantitative role within the energy industry. Experience with wholesale power and/or commodities markets in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council footprint  is preferred.  

Certifications, Licenses and Training Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python or R, with the ability to build, automate, and optimize data workflows. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau) preferred. Experience implementing time series analysis and Monte Carlo simulations, regression and econometric techniques, optimization techniques with commercial solvers. Familiarity with with Production Cost Modeling (Aurora, PLEXOS, GE MAPs, etc.) preferred.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies:

Expert quantitative analysis skills

Expert data literacy

Advanced knowledge of multiple business processes in three or more of the following business areas: Corporate, T&D, Generation and Operations, Power Supply

Advanced ability to develop complex predictive models and represent the models using simple and advanced visualization mechanism

Advanced understanding and knowledge of energy, technology and utility domain trends

General Competencies:

Expert business acumen

Advanced interpersonal skills

Expert written/oral communication skills

Expert analytical thinking skills

Expert decision-making skills

Advanced change leadership skills

Expert presentation/facilitation skills

Expert enterprise/business awareness skills

Advanced problem-solving skills

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level

Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Cognitive

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance

Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule

Ability to work long hours

Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Physical Capabilities

Driving/travel/commute

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Environment - Indoor

Office environment – Hybrid – 3 days per week in office

Compensation Range:

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

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PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.  Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support.  You can contact them at dei@pgn.com.

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