Structuring Analyst

Structuring Analyst

Are you an innovative and adaptable self-starter who enjoys finding solutions to open-ended problems?  Do you enjoy structuring energy products to meet customer needs while challenging the competition?  Are you a critical thinker who can balance an eye for detail with big-picture vision?  Do you enjoy leveraging business or trade partner relationships for the strategic benefit of the business and its customers? Do you want to work for a growing energy company in a highly competitive market? 

Then the Structuring Analyst may be the job for you!

As a Structuring Analyst, you will create modeling for customer valuation, profitability analysis, risk assessment, and rate design in support of Gas South’s Industrial business. You will engage with the Sales and Trading and Scheduling organizations, as well as external trade partners, pipeline operators, customers, and other gas market participants, to ensure proper consideration for the assets and market positioning associated with new Industrial business opportunities.  Collaboration with Sales, Trading, Risk, Middle Office and Operations is required to ensure successful pricing, risk analysis and execution of deals and accurate booking of such transactions in position management and billing systems. Becoming a Gas South Analyst offers exceptional growth opportunity with a four-level career path.  As Analysts grow and gain experience, they progress through the four levels (I, II, Senior, Lead) and take on greater responsibility as both contributors and leaders. New hires will come in at the level their experience dictates.

Are you a fit?

A successful candidate for this role is proactive, curious, and a strong critical thinker.  You have knowledge of supply operations, asset management, and risk management within the natural gas industry. You are experienced in energy rate design and pricing model techniques.  You have strong analysis and modeling capabilities and are motivated by business growth and customer service.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work closely with front-line origination staff and potential customers to understand customer needs and develop transactions/product structures to meet those needs.
• Provide rate structure recommendations on Industrial customers to Sales that balance a data driven approach with creative and out of the box thinking.
• Evaluate rate structure alternatives which will meet the customer’s and the company’s needs by developing cost-to-serve analytics utilizing regression analysis, probability/statistics, and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Manage custom rate structures, scenario analysis and contract execution activities for key technical accounts.
• Synthesize commercial needs and apply them to the team's analytical and valuation needs.
• Read and comprehend utility tariffs and filings in order to evaluate market structure.
• Participate in the development and delivery of customer proposal presentations.

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Economics, Data Analytics, Finance, Statistics, Marketing or Business/Management-related preferred
• 0-2 years' experience in either commercial and industrial natural gas pricing/structuring, forecasting, scheduling or trading; experience in natural gas trading, asset management or asset valuation strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the wholesale gas market, storage and asset optimization, pipeline and utility tariff structures, and the energy industry’s regulatory framework.
• Proven ability to model incremental costs and risks associated with Industrial customer acquisition, renewal, and/or asset management opportunities.

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of energy price structure and risks borne in different types of structures.
• Strong technical and quantitative skills including solid understanding of data analysis, model building, model validation. Advanced Data Analysis skills (Regressions, Monte Carlo Simulations, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and some programming experience or understanding of programming logic (VB, SQL, Python, etc.)
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or BI tools a plus.

Location Requirements

Atlanta, GA or Gainesville, FL

Physical Requirements

Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk or workstation while performing computer-based tasks, conducting meetings, and collaborating with colleagues.

Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk within the office environment, such as when attending meetings, interacting with colleagues or external stakeholders, or visiting different departments.

Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry material, files, or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, such as when organizing documents or setting up for meetings.

Pay range is commensurate with education, experience, specialized skills or certifications, etc.

Gas South Pay Range $76,000—$81,186 USD

Our Purpose and Culture

At Gas South, we approach each day knowing we have an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. That means helping our customers save money with everyday low rates and treating them with dignity, honesty and respect. It means supporting our employees in their personal and professional lives, and it means we want to make sure our success directly benefits the communities we serve by giving back 5% of profits to support children in need. Through partnerships with non-profits like United Way, Salvation Army, Junior Achievement, Bert’s Big Adventure and many others, we’re proud to help make a difference.  At Gas South our employees bring their boldest ideas and most authentic selves to work, no matter their title, position or background.  We understand that our people are our most valuable assets. So, we treat them that way, with competitive benefits, flexible schedule options, and a fun, casual atmosphere.

Gas South affirms that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer whose actions and practices are consistent with fair employment.  In this regard, Gas South will not discriminate against any employee or applicant with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, lay-offs, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and termination.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• Annual employer contributions of up to 12.5% to your 401k
• Remote work options available based on business needs
• Annual performance incentive is a % of annual benchmark based on position level
• Paid four-week sabbatical every five years
• Opportunities to volunteer in the community
• Education assistance up to $5250 per year