Counterparty Risk Analyst

Posted 3 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Energy
The Role
Assess, monitor and manage counterparty credit risk for a portfolio of counterparties in energy markets. Perform financial statement analysis, determine risk ratings and credit limits, prepare credit memos, report exposures, collaborate with trading and operations teams, and recommend financial assurance and credit mitigation measures while supporting process and system improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Counterparty Risk Analyst to join our Counterparty Risk Assessment & Reporting (CPR) team in Calgary or Houston. Reporting to the Manager, Counterparty Risk, this role is responsible for assessing, monitoring, and proactively managing counterparty credit risk across TC Energy’s regulated and non‑regulated businesses.  The role independently performs moderately complex counterparty risk analysis to evaluate creditworthiness and financial assurance requirements used to mitigate financial risk to a diverse portfolio of counterparties in support of commercial activities. This role also contributes to the ongoing evolution of best practices within the CPR Team.

This position is well suited for an experienced analyst who can independently manage a portfolio of counterparties, exercise sound credit judgment, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support commercial activities in alignment with the Company’s risk appetite, policies, and governance framework. This includes providing timely credit risk analysis and financial assurance recommendations to inform contract negotiations and structured transactions.

The preferred candidate brings a strong sense of personal ownership and initiative, with a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional growth and development. They approach challenges with a constructive, solutions‑focused mindset and consistently apply high levels of effort to deliver high‑quality, actionable outcomes.

What you'll do

  • Conduct credit assessments of counterparties, including financial statement analysis, risk rating determination, and providing credit limit recommendations

  • Monitor counterparty creditworthiness and exposures relative to approved limits or changing business requirements; investigate, analyze and report on exposure exceptions, their key drivers and associated risks

  • Prepare clear and well‑supported credit memos, recommendations, and materials for management review

  • Accurately manage and maintain a significant counterparty portfolio, ensuring timely, complete, and up‑to‑date credit records and documentation

  • Support monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc counterparty exposure reporting

  • Collaborate with Front, Middle, and Back Office groups to support deal execution and effective credit risk mitigation

  • Apply contractual credit and financial assurance provisions to mitigate financial risk and support informed decision-making on commercial activities, ensuring alignment with internal policies and applicable tariff requirements.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including enhancements to processes, controls, and credit systems, leveraging data analytics and other technology wherever possible

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce, Economics or business-related degree

  • 5 years of progressive credit risk experience in the energy industry and strong working knowledge of energy markets and commodity trading

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of counterparty credit systems and energy trading and risk management platforms

  • Strong financial analysis skills, including ratio analysis, liquidity assessment, and credit evaluation

  • Experience with regulated pipeline operations, tariff frameworks and/or related governance

  • Proficient knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  • Proficiency with AI tools and Power BI, or similar analytical and visualization applications

  • Progress towards or completion of a CFA, CPA, or equivalent professional designation

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze, interpret, and draw sound conclusions from ambiguous or incomplete information

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively and deliver high‑quality work while managing competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

  • Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with others in a team environment

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex risk information clearly and concisely to a range of internal and external stakeholders

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

Learn more

Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social medial channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Commerce, Economics or business-related degree
  • 5 years of progressive credit risk experience in the energy industry
  • Strong working knowledge of energy markets and commodity trading
  • Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions
  • Background screening (may include criminal and/or credit checks)
  • Knowledge of counterparty credit systems and energy trading and risk management platforms
  • Strong financial analysis skills, including ratio analysis, liquidity assessment, and credit evaluation
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; proficiency with Power BI and familiarity with AI tools
  • Experience with regulated pipeline operations, tariff frameworks and/or related governance
  • Progress towards or completion of a CFA, CPA, or equivalent professional designation
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The Company
HQ: Calgary, Alberta
8,191 Employees
Year Founded: 1952

What We Do

TC Energy is helping the world take on a huge challenge: a transition to cleaner energy that also meets global demand. We’re working every day to help tackle it here in North America and we’re looking for innovative problem solvers to help us do it

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