Credit Analyst II

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. Were about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing for the right reason in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from employer-paid short term disability long term disability and life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

PLEASE NOTE:SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidates qualifications skills competencies experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Credit Analyst II Pay Range: $70320.00 - $87895.00

Join Our Team as Credit Analyst II!

Becoming a Credit Analyst II means stepping into a mission-driven role at the intersection of finance and the energy market. You wont just be working with financial data youll help support the financial safeguards that protect the stability of the regional power grid that millions of people and businesses rely on every day.

This position plays an important operational role in maintaining and administering financial security postings for SPPs participants which include utility companies and other energy industry entities. Responsibilities include processing and managing financial security instruments such as Letters of Credit Surety Bonds and cash collateral while ensuring postings are updated accurately and in accordance with SPP credit policy.

The role also supports key collateral management activities including updating interest-earning collateral balances and reconciling collateral held for both market trading and generation interconnection upgrade purposes. You will work closely with teams such as Accounting and Generation Interconnection to ensure financial security updates are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

In addition this position may assist with aspects of the market participant registration process and support other operational and analytical projects as assigned. The role provides opportunities to collaborate across departments and contribute to processes that help maintain the financial integrity of the market.

If you enjoy detail-oriented financial work value accuracy and accountability and want to be part of a team that supports the reliability of critical infrastructure this role is for you. At SPP your work will directly support the systems and safeguards that help ensure a stable and secure energy market.

To be successfulas the Credit Analyst II were looking for :

• Bachelor of Science degree in Finance Accounting Mathematics or related field
• Three (3) Years of job-related experience
• Effective written and oral communications skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to recognize problems implement short-term corrections develop long-term solutions and promote efficiency
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with credit customers members and SPP employees
• Ability to prioritize time and assignments collectively and efficiently
• Understanding of and compliance with SPP Policies and Procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Financial Analyst
• Credit related certification
• Understanding of credit and trading risk management practices used in energy markets
• Knowledge of energy-related markets
• Job-related Industry experience
• Knowledge of or experience with SQL

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Little Rock Arkansas. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional extended hours as needed.

Travel Requirement:

This position requires minimal travel.

SPP is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us atand let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - Southwest Power Pool.

Required Experience:

IC