Market Risk Analyst – Natural Gas & Power

Market Risk Analyst – Natural Gas & Power

Location: Houston, TX or Stamford, CT

Six One Commodities (61C) is a fast‑growing energy trading company with physical and financial exposure across natural gas, LNG, and power markets. We are looking for a Market Risk Analyst to play a central role in daily risk measurement, exposure monitoring, and valuation across our trading portfolios.

This is a high‑visibility role sitting at the intersection of trading, risk, and operations, with regular exposure to senior leadership and strong growth potential as the business scales.

What you will do

• Identify and analyze portfolio value and risk drivers
• Produce and enhance daily risk reports for traders and senior management
• Support Value‑at‑Risk (VaR) calculations and stress testing
• Contribute to the development of risk analytics, scenario analysis, and portfolio modeling tools
• Assist with model validation and quantitative analysis, including Monte Carlo‑based approaches
• Support risk controls, valuation policies, and governance processes
• Work closely with trading, scheduling, accounting, and other internal teams to improve transparency and processes

What we are looking for

• Experience in Market Risk or Middle Office within energy commodities, ideally natural gas or power
• Direct exposure to physical and/or financial energy products
• Strong understanding of mark‑to‑market valuation, exposure measurement, and VaR concepts
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Python, SQL, C# or Tableau is a plus
• Familiarity with ETRM systems, market data, or risk reporting tools
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and comfort working in a fast‑paced trading environment
• Clear communicator who can work effectively with both technical and commercial stakeholders

Why join 61C

• High‑impact role with direct visibility across trading and senior management
• Opportunity to help shape risk analytics and processes in a growing trading platform
• Collaborative, commercially focused environment with room to grow
• Location: Houston, TX or Stamford, CT

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion.