Energy Risk Analyst - Level III or Sr

Level III Salary Range: $86,900-$130,400

Level Sr Salary Range: $114,900-$172,400

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.

The Energy Risk Analyst III plays a critical role in supporting Dairylands energy trading and power supply activities by providing independent risk oversight, analytical insight, and decision support. This role sits at the intersection of trading, finance, and operations, ensuring transparency into market positions, risk exposures, and financial performance.

As an experienced professional, this position leads complex analysis, enhances risk reporting, and drives process improvements that directly impact decision-making across the organization. The role offers significant exposure to power and natural gas markets, and portfolio strategy.

As an experienced professional, the position will take ownership of complex projects, identify areas for process improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions. This position requires strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, as well as a solid understanding of energy markets, risk management practices, and industry regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operational Support: Provide daily independent risk oversight of power supply and trading portfolios; perform calculations such as Mark-to-Market (MtM) and Value-at-Risk (VaR); monitor positions and validate trade data.

Risk and Performance Analysis: Lead analysis of market, credit, and operational risks; provide insights into P&L drivers and exposures; support leadership decision-making.

Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance risk analytics, reporting automation, and system capabilities; collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams.

Data Integrity and Reporting : Ensure accuracy across trading and risk systems; deliver reporting to senior leadership on exposures and performance.

Compliance and Controls: Support strong risk governance while enabling efficient operations; assist with audits and regulatory requirements.

Market Knowledge and Collaboration: Develop understanding of MISO markets; partner with trading, finance, and operations to provide independent risk perspective.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Level III: Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required, MBA preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in financial analysis, energy trading, risk management, or related fields. Experience within the electric utility or energy sector is strongly preferred.

Sr. Level: Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required, MBA preferred. Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in financial analysis, energy trading, risk management, or related fields. Significant experience within the electric utility or energy sector is highly preferred

Skills:

Experience in energy, commodities, or financial services preferred.

Strong analytical, modeling, and communication skills.

Experience with risk systems is a plus but not required.

Familiarity with MISO market operations is a plus

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.