Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.

Risk Manager, Natural Gas

Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Our client is building out its natural gas trading platform in Houston and is looking to add a Risk Manager to the team. This role sits close to the trading desk, owning daily P&L and exposure reporting while partnering directly with traders and leadership. It’s a high-visibility position with strong runway for growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own daily P&L and risk reporting, including variance analysis and clear communication of key drivers
  • Monitor and explain portfolio exposures across regions and products
  • Ensure accurate trade capture, reconciliation, and lifecycle integrity
  • Partner with traders on ad hoc analysis to support commercial decision-making
  • Enhance reporting, models, and processes through automation and system improvements
  • Work cross-functionally with global teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and control

Required Experience / Skills:

  • Bachelors in a quantitative field (Finance, Economics, Engineering, Math, or similar)
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insight
  • Expertise with trading risk concepts (P&L attribution, VaR, stress testing) preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills; exposure to SQL, Python, or VBA is a plus
  • Detail-oriented with strong ownership and accountability
  • Comfortable working directly with front office in a fast-paced environment

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Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.

About Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.

Optimus was founded in March 2004 by energy industry veterans. Since then, Optimus has grown to include a substantial team of seasoned professionals with deep experience in the recruiting and consulting space, with a particular emphasis on commodities and technology business areas. Our direct and extensive experience in the functions necessary to operate an effective commodities trading and marketing business set us apart.

Optimus is proud to be a certified Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) business. WBENC is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the United States and requires a rigorous evaluation of a company’s ownership, financials, and management to ensure it meets stringent excellence criteria.

We serve a global client base from our office in Houston, Texas.

We are People. Solutions. Delivered.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Year Founded
2004
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