AltaGas - Risk Analyst
AB - Calgary, Canada
Job Description
AltaGas is seeking a dynamic and analytical Market Risk Analyst to join our Commodity Risk team. This enterprise-wide role supports both our Midstream and Utilities businesses, offering a unique opportunity to work across the value chain. This role blends data science, risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement, focusing on exposure reporting, reconciliation, and building data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will collaborate across Front, Middle, and Back Office teams, optimize reporting tools, and use coding and ETRM systems to enhance risk measurement and decision-making.
You Will:
Collaborate across Front, Middle, and Back Office teams to ensure accurate valuation, reconciliation, and reporting of commodity transactions
Analyze internal and external market data to build compelling visuals and data stories that inform strategic decisions
Develop and optimize exposure reporting tools and dashboards, ensuring data integrity and alignment across systems
Partner with Front Office stakeholders to build rapport and deliver actionable insights that support commercial decision-making
Apply data science techniques and coding skills (e.g., Python, R) to uncover trends, assess market risks, and improve forecasting
Support transaction valuation and ad hoc projects by collecting and analyzing relevant market and deal data
Utilize and enhance ETRM systems (e.g., Allegro) and other platforms to ensure accurate, timely reporting
Explain commodity market movements and drivers to both technical and non-technical audiences, bridging the gap between data and strategy
You Have:
An undergraduate degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Engineering)
Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of market risk modeling (e.g., VaR, stress testing, option pricing)
Proficiency in data storytelling and visualization, using tools like Power BI to communicate insights effectively
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to query SQL databases for data extraction and analysis
Experience with high-level programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Java, C#) for automation and data analysis
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and explain complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders
A self-starter mindset, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Why Join Us?
Our Risk team plays a central role in shaping decisions across Midstream and Utilities—giving you exposure to the full energy value chain and a seat at the table where strategy happens
You’ll be supported with mentorship, development opportunities, and the chance to work on high-impact projects that align with AltaGas’ long-term strategy
You’ll be part of a company that’s not only performing—but transforming
For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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