Trade Confirmations (Senior or Principal Financial Risk Analyst) Portland Genera

Summary/Job FunctionPerform confirmation functions related to the utility industry, including power, gas, transmission, and financial swaps for power and gas. Use your expertise in the reconciliation of all deals into system of record. Includes working with other groups to ensure data accuracy and completeness. Investigate and troubleshoot confirmations or deal discrepancies, expediting dispute resolution. Reconciling deal attributes to PGE data. Analyze large volumes of data for reporting, accounting, and invoicing purposes. Maintain strong, professional client relationships to ensure quality service is provided and received by PGE confirmations.This position is classified internally as either a Senior Financial Risk or Principal Financial Risk Analyst. There is only one position available, but we can hire at either the Senior or Principal level.Career Level SummaryCareer Level: Senior Financial Risk AnalystRequires in-depth knowledge and experienceUses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or servicesSolves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutionsWorks independently; receives minimal guidanceActs as a lead/resource for colleagues with less experienceMay lead or participate in functional projects as the SMECareer Level: Principal Financial Risk AnalystRequires in-depth knowledge and experienceInterprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practicesSolves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutionsWorks independently, with guidance in only the most complex situationsLead functional teams or projectsKey ResponsibilitiesFinancial Risk Analyst, Confirmations

Ensure transactions executed across various trading platforms are entered accurately and completely in system of recordProvide data as requested by PGE Internal Audit Services for quarterly SOX testing and complianceIntermediate or advance knowledge of contract interpretation and deal translation for accurate system representationSend out confirmations to counterparties in a timely mannerSenior Financial Risk AnalystConfirmation ManagementDevelops and manages confirmations with vendors maintains confirmation records; troubleshoots issues with trader.Reporting

Develops reports in response to business need; compiles and analyzes data and creates meaningful analytics to inform business decisions; collaborates with others to obtain data from multiple sources; develops models and alternatives.Consulting

Responds to information requests and suggests additional data and analysis to meet business needs; analyzes data trends and makes recommendations; identifies gaps in data, metrics, or processes; develops and tracks progress toward metrics; serves as the expert for deal confirmations.Education/Experience/Certifications

EducationRequires a bachelor's degree in business, finance, statistics, psychology or other related field or equivalent experience.Experience

Typically five or more years in statistics, finance, process improvement, project management or related field.Certifications, Licenses and TrainingCompetencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

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