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Senior Analyst, Settlements

Location: 

Houston, Texas, US, 77002

Job ID#:  803
Job Category:  Commercial / Risk
Position Type:  Regular FT

JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society.

JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.

Summary

Summary/Objective

 

The Senior Analyst, Settlements position is responsible for validation of invoices across the JERA Americas Business and through all commodities with the primary focus of this role being settlements related to JERA’s LNG business.  Based on resources and needs, assistance may be provided to the IPP and Renewables lines of business for recurring or project related tasks.  This role will work with the different groups to ensure we follow “Industry Standard” and “Single Source of Truth” reporting. 

Position Description

Essential Functions


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Validation of counterparty invoices
•    Creating counterparty invoices
•    Commodities:
o    Natural gas
o    Butane
o    Power
•    Must understand the trading life cycle
•    Compare energy manager/counterparty invoice to the shadow settlement produced by Risk, and work with Commercial/Risk to resolve any differences
•    Review and submit invoices for approval/payment.
•    Bilateral counterparty checkout
•    Monthly, quarterly and annual close activities including explanation of estimate to actual variances
•    Tracking prior period adjustments
•    Special projects including system enhancements and testing for the ETRM system and related technology
•    ISO knowledge:
o    ERCOT
o    NYISO 
o    PJM 
o    ISONE
o    MISO
 

Position Description Continued

Competencies

 

  • Ability to manage and process large quantities of data
  • Working proficiency and knowledge in Excel, i.e. mining/manipulating data
  • Ability to identify weaknesses in controls and take initiative to assist in developing/maintaining strong internal controls.
  • Strong organizational, communication and people skills.
  • Establish effective working relationships with internal teams and external customers.
  • Ability to research and analyze counterparty settlement issues/inquiries in a timely, professional and thorough manner.
  • Team-oriented spirit with a willingness to continually learn, help others and takes ownership of assigned tasks and consistently meets tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business related discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with physical and financial settlements of commodities

 

Preferred Education and Additional Eligibility Qualifications

 

  • Advanced degree preferred but not required
  • Knowledge of LNG and/or wholesale power generation is a plus.

AP/EEO Statement

JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.


Nearest Major Market: Houston

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