Location: Stamford, CT, USA

Why Statkraft?

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us.

Statkraft in the US is expanding its business from renewable and emission certificate to power & gas trading in Stamford Connecticut and will extend its origination activity to also include virtual PPAs. To support this growth, a local US support team is being established to assist in managing and processing all commercial transactions from deal negotiation to final settlement.

Your role:

As our back-office settlement and product control analyst, you will be the key contact for our business in the US and report directly to the Finance and Risk Director of Statkraft US LLC with a close alignment with European based back and middle office functions. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Communicate with internal and external customers about all matters regarding operationalization of commercial contracts.
• Ensure commercial contract and trades are captured, validated, and recorded in a timely and accurate manner in the trade depositary system following the principles of the established deal life cycle process for the US.
• Analyse, value and report transactions during the product life cycle for financial and tax reporting purposes. Issue, reconcile and approve invoices from/to commercial counterparts.
• Monitor performance and cash settlement. Follow up on late payments / settlement disputes.
• Contribute to smooth and accurate daily operations across all functions and provide assistance to other finance, risk functions and front office where needed.
• Assist in the build out and design of internal processes and support projects aimed at improving efficiency and quality assurance.
• Close co-operation with Front Office, Middle Office and other Back office and finance functions in US and Europe. Actively participate in Back Office relevant meetings with the European teams.

• College/ University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or similar educational background with a US work permit.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot, VBA, lookup and indexes), basic Python (Pandas and Numpy) and basic SQL.
• 1-3 years of experience in back-office, settlement and /or middle office operations with exposure to US power markets and P&L calculation and reconciliation.
• Precise, accurate and systematic working style. Willingness to learn about the energy business and related back office and finance functions.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Europe.

What we offer

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including Linkedin Learning and inspiring leaderships program like IMD

• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave and work life balance principles (local specific)

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.