Credit Risk Analyst Ii

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

As our Credit Risk Analyst II, you will:

Conduct thorough and precise analysis of SPP's credit customers. This analysis will include both quantitative and qualitative aspects, with the aim of establishing appropriate credit limits in accordance with the SPP credit policy. Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring and reconciling collateral held for trading and upgrading purposes. In addition to these core responsibilities, you may also be assigned other projects to assist with.

To be successful as the Credit Analyst II, we're looking for : 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or related field
• Three (3) Years of job-related experience
• Understanding of credit and trading risk management practices used in energy markets
• Effective written and oral communications skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to recognize problems, implement short-term corrections, develop long-term solutions, and promote efficiency
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with credit customers, members and SPP employees
• Ability to prioritize time and assignments collectively and efficiently 
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Financial Analyst
• Knowledge of energy-related markets
• Job-related Industry experience
• Knowledge of or experience with SQL

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

Travel Requirement: 

This position requires minimal travel.

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at HR@spp.org and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Full job descriptions will be made available to those selected for an interview.