Staff, Risk Mgmt Analyst

RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Basic Function:

Manages the day-to-day execution of the Enterprise Risk Management function via facilitation and recommendations on process and analysis of compiled data. Researches, analyzes, and reports on risk or potential risk areas such as Pipeline Investments; develops and implements risk management solutions for Southern Company Gas and subsidiaries. Supports Pipeline Investment projects.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to be in the office four (4) days per week.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Manages weekly, month-end, and quarter-end price verification on the last business evening of each month.
• Maintains, distributes and ensures compliance with risk management policies and guidelines for mitigating risk.
• Administers the annual, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) risk assessments which involves meeting logistics, working the ERM Director on risk assessment strategy and documentation.
• Provides ERM analysis, reporting and maintains ERM database.
• Conducts research to identify risk areas; compiles and assimilates information; reports research findings via written documents (e.g., white papers), or slide presentations.
• Assembles, maintains, and analyzes risk and industry-related data for Risk Management and Pipeline Investments organizations.
• Compiles and contributes to monthly Risk Management (RMO) report for the GAS Financial Risk Committee
• Reviews trading and risk information systems; makes enhancement and modification recommendations that support reporting processes
• Assists in preparing information and presentations regarding risk for the GAS Risk Oversight Committee (GASROC), and for the Financial Risk Committee (FRC).
• Serves as liaison to SouthStar Energy Services (SES) to obtain and organize information related to risk or potential risk.
• Manages workflow processes; develops and/or makes recommendations for process improvement; implements recommended improvements as necessary
• Supports various state and federal regulated pipeline investment projects by maintaining project documentation; compiling and analyzing information; preparing notes, status reports, and presentations; additional tasks as required by the Director of Enterprise Risk Management and Pipeline Investments
• Makes and implements recommendations for improvements to Risk Management Organization processes and controls.
• Engages with risk owners and stakeholders to identify risk areas and mitigations.
• Educates business units on risk and risk profiles to support business initiatives.
  
  

Required:

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS degree with preference for degrees in Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or other quantitative degree
• Minimum 5-years work experience
• Experience with physical and financial derivative products
  
  

Desired:

• 6-10 years work experience; 2-years in risk management
  
  

Behavioral Attributes:

• Seen as a trusted team member due to depth of expertise and knowledge, confidence, decision making ability, consistency, honesty, and integrity
• Ability to support challenging and meaningful goals, provide and effectively communicate timely information and feedback
• Promote a high level of cooperation between work groups to create a positive and productive atmosphere in the organization
• Build and establish effective relationships/partnerships across functional boundaries
• Push to develop new skills and abilities in support of organizational goals and to increase organizational efficiency
• Ability to accept and support change
• Ability to work independently and efficiently to promote the goals of the ERM and Pipelines Investment groups.
  
  

Skills:

Required:

• MS Excel - intermediate proficiency
• MS Word - intermediate proficiency
• MS PowerPoint - intermediate proficiency
• Quantitative skills
• Research skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities and perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
  

Desired:

• Visual Basic/VBA - basic proficiency
• Microsoft Access – basic proficiency
• Power BI – basic proficiency
  
  

Physical Demands: The work environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging with competing demands. Significant time may be spent working within an office cubicle doing work on a desktop or laptop computer with significant keyboard/mouse time. The incumbent is frequently required to sit, use their hands, and communicate. The job requires performance of an end of month SOX control process which is performed after hours on the last business day of each month, including and especially quarter-end and yearend.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 15773

Job Category: Energy Trading

Job Schedule: Full time

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