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Lead Risk Analyst - Modeling and Valuation

Vistra Corp

Lead Risk Analyst - Modeling and Valuation

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Irving, TX, USA

In-Office

Mid level

Energy

The Role

Lead Risk Analyst for Modeling & Valuation to value structured energy transactions (power, gas, environmental). Lead structuring and valuation of PPAs, tolling, asset and retail deals; build and maintain advanced valuation models with scenario and simulation analysis; translate market inputs into pricing and risk insights; standardize modeling tools and communicate implications to Origination, Trading, and Risk stakeholders.

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Job Summary

Lead Risk Analyst – Modeling & Valuation is responsible for analyzing and valuing structured energy transactions across power, gas, and environmental products. This role operates at the intersection of origination, trading, and risk, translating market views and commercial opportunities into robust, defensible valuations.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

•Lead valuation and structuring of complex transaction including PPAs, tolling agreements, asset valuations, and retail structures.

•Translate commercial opportunities into quantitative models to support pricing, negotiation, and execution.

•Develop and maintain advanced valuation models incorporating scenario analysis and simulation techniques

•Identify key drivers of value and risk across transactions and communicate implications to stakeholders

•Enhance and standardize modeling tools, methodologies, and valuation frameworks

•Translate model inputs (forward curves, volatility, correlations) into actionable risk insights and pricing strategies

•Bridge advanced quantitative modeling and commercial decision-making by translating complex mathematical concepts into clear, actionable insights for Origination, Trading, and Risk stakeholders

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering), or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

•3-5 years of experience in Structuring, Risk Management, or Trading preferred

•Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, R or C++

•Excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft suite of products (Excel, Word, etc.)

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Job Family

Risk Management

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering) or equivalent experience
3-5 years of experience in Structuring, Risk Management, or Trading
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, R or C++
Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, etc.)

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The Company

HQ: Causeway Bay

1,186 Employees

What We Do

Vistra is a premier, integrated, Fortune 300 energy company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation. The company brings its products and services to market in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including six of the seven competitive power markets in the U.S. and markets in Canada and Japan, as well.