Consulting Associate

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Position Profile 

We are seeking a junior-level consultant to join our Energy Solutions team as an Associate. This role is ideal for candidates with 0-2+ years of experience in energy or commodities trading, particularly in middle office, market risk, or product control functions. 

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems, market dynamics, and risk management practices. Additionally, candidates should have baseline familiarity with modern data tools such as Power BI, Snowflake, SQL, and Python, though deep expertise is not required. 

As an Energy Solutions Associate, you will support clients in improving their trading operations, market risk strategies, and technology adoption while working on data-driven initiatives that enhance operational efficiency. You’ll collaborate with senior consultants and clients, assisting with daily project tasks, adjusting to shifting priorities, and ensuring the timely execution of work plans.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Analyze and optimize trading operations, market risk processes, and controls within energy and commodity trading organizations
• Support data-driven decision-making by utilizing tools like Power BI, Snowflake, SQL, and Python to analyze large datasets and provide actionable insights
• Work with clients to enhance their use of ETRM platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices
• Develop client presentations, reports, and recommendations based on industry trends, data analysis, and best practices
• Assist in executing project work plans, ensuring tasks are completed on time and at the highest quality
• Participate in process improvements, control assessments, and implementation of risk and compliance measures
• Conduct market research and analysis, providing insights into trading strategies, regulatory changes, and risk mitigation approaches
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bridge the gap between business, risk management, and technology functions
• Communicate findings and results clearly and effectively to clients and internal teams

 To be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:

• An Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field
• 0-2+ years of experience in energy or commodity trading, with exposure to middle office, market risk, or product control functions
• Working knowledge of ETRM systems (e.g., Allegro, RightAngle, Endur, Brady, Eka, Murex, Entrade, or other similar platforms)
• Experience or familiarity with data analysis and visualization techniques using Power BI, Snowflake, SQL, and Python
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex issues into actionable insights
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in an easy-to-understand manner
• Ability to work in a consulting environment, managing multiple tasks and adapting to changing client needs

Additionally, the following qualifications are preferred: 

• Experience in the energy industry working with energy-related data
• Exposure to ETRM implementations, upgrades, or system integrations
• Experience with regulatory reporting, credit risk, or trade lifecycle processes in energy trading
• Familiarity with SQL, Excel VBA, or scripting languages to support data analysis efforts
• Prior experience in consulting, advisory, or client-facing roles within the energy sector
• An advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field

Why Join Us: If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for energy trading, risk management, and technology, we encourage you to apply and join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact projects, gain hands-on experience with trading operations and risk management, and grow within a dynamic and supportive consulting environment. 

Weaver Benefits At Weaver, our most valuable resource is our people. We take the time to evaluate our employees’ wants and needs and invest our resources accordingly. Weaver goes beyond offering competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Learn more here – Weaver benefits. We support our employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), a minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days! 

We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. Our goal is to balance both high development with high performance to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm. 

People are our formula! At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer. 

What’s next? Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. You may apply to multiple roles. Be sure to upload your most recent resume and ensure that it is attached to your application. By registering, you are only activating an account and creating a presence. Please apply directly to a position of interest. You will receive a confirmation email after completing an application for a role. After reviewing your application, a friendly Weaver Recruiter will contact you soon and walk you through the hiring process. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!   

Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role.