Talen Energy is seeking a Trade Control Analyst to join their Risk team in the Houston, TX corporate office. The primary responsibilities for this individual are for day-to-day trade reporting by ensuring the accuracy of the trade bookings in the systems and ensuring trades accuracy. Maintaining accurate data and reporting is key for the checks and balances of our organization. + Daily trade reconciliation, including reconciling against internal risk limits, trade modifications & Day One PnL. + Daily Price Curve Validation. + Daily Exchange & FCM Limit reconciliation. + EOD trader checkout process. + Gas imbalance reconciliation. + Daily communication in support of the Commercial Trading team _e.g. technical support, trade flow & amendments_ . + Working with Traders, Risk, Accounting and IT on non-standard trade requests & new curve pricing setup. + Analyze trade controls reports to ensure compliance with risk management and trading controls policies. + Management & Enforcement of the DOA & Risk Policy + Responsible for the daily Confirmations process for OTC Counterparties and Brokers. + Responsible for ISO, Exchange, & ETRM privileging and access + Proactively develop strategies or recommendations to improve trade control reporting operations. In addition to the above essential responsibilities, the Trade Control Analyst will also have the opportunity to assist with ad-hoc risk projects (Market Risk, QRM, Credit) that will benefit the wider team and allow for improvements within our own Trade Control remit. To be successful in this role a candidate will need to have; + Strong conceptual and **analytical skills** with the willingness to proactively investigate issues and escalate when required. + A **detail-oriented** mind-set, being able to readily identify discrepancies and deficiencies that should be acted upon and escalated. + Excellent **interpersonal & communication skills** , both oral and written, as the candidate will be the primary point of contact for Commercial, Settlements, Accounting & IT when it comes to trade booking. + A **proactive** attitude and willingness to learn new skills. + Strong **Excel skills** , allowing them to reconcile datasets for discrepancies and present data in a way that can be easily communicated. + Excellent **time management** ability to clearly identify those needs which must be met within defined timelines vs. those which are flexible. In addition, candidates would likely benefit from having any of the following; + Prior exposure to U.S. wholesale power markets, and how market participants use forward contracts to manage commodity risks in these markets. + Expertise in the use of VBA, SQL, Python ( _or other data analysis packages_ ) to conduct analyses of large data sets and automate these functions as needed. **Why Talen Energy?** _Power the Future_ Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow. _Collaboration_ Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace and were recently recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. _Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law._ _If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at_ _Talenenergyrecruitment@talenenergy.com_ \#LI-EF1 **Note:** You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents . Talen owns and operates approximately 10.7 GW of power infrastructure in the United States. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in the United States primarily in PJM and WECC, with our generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic and Montana. We focus on excellence through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law. For more information visit www.talenenergy.com . If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at TalenEnergyRecruitment@talenenergy.com