Risk Analyst – Oil & Gas Industry (LHH)

Company: LHH
Location: Onsite – Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract (1 Year with Potential Extension or Conversion)
Pay Rate: $60–$75 per hour (based on experience)

About the Role

LHH is seeking a Risk Analyst with strong experience in the oil & gas commodities sector to join a dynamic trading team. This is an exciting opportunity to work onsite on the trading floor in a fast-paced environment, supporting risk management and analytics for a diverse set of commodities.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily P&L and Exposure Reporting: Generate and validate reports across commodities such as crude oil, gasoline, distillates, fuel oil, renewables, and NGLs.

• PnL Attribution & Commentary: Analyze and explain daily P&L movements, identifying risk drivers and market impacts.

• Trade & Deal Validation: Ensure accurate trade capture and resolve discrepancies with front office and operations.

• Curve & Pricing Validation: Validate market curves and pricing inputs for accurate valuations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with trading, scheduling, accounting, and risk teams.

• Process Optimization: Drive automation and standardization of reporting processes.

• Governance & Controls: Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Financial Reporting Alignment: Collaborate with FP&A to align mark-to-market P&L with GAAP standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Industry Experience: Risk Analyst experience within oil & gas commodities (small to mid-sized companies welcome).

• Technical Skills:

  • Advanced Excel (pivot tables, vLookup, hLookup)

  • ETRM systems (RightAngle, Allegro, Endur, OpenLink)

  • Power BI; Python or SQL is a plus

• Knowledge Areas: Commodity markets, trade lifecycle, risk and valuation methodologies.

• Soft Skills: Strong communication, ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment, and excellent organizational skills.

Why Join LHH?

• Work on the trading floor in a high-energy environment.

• Opportunity to convert to permanent role.

• Be part of a growing team with cross-training and leadership opportunities.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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