Temp-to-Perm Energy Credit Analyst

Major, Lindsey & Africa
Houston, US
Hybrid

Job Description

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a Temp-to-Perm Energy Credit Analyst Specialist in Houston, TX.

Overview: Our client is looking for an experienced Energy Credit Analyst with experience with Energy derivatives experience at a top tier financial services firm or energy provider.

Company: Financial services, global hedge fund firm based in New York City.

Experience: Successful candidates will have a minimum of 5 plus years of experience with a large, global hedge fund, major bank or energy provider.

Location: The role is full-time 5-days per week in Houston. Occasional remote work available as needed.

Responsibilities Include:

  • 40 hours a week expected; Occasional overtime as needed.
  • Works with company origination leads to drive thoughtful credit risk/reward across the business
  • This role will work directly with the portfolio leads
  • Identify and provide analysis of the right credit risk/reward opportunities
  • Negotiate credit and counterparty risk terms of master agreements with derivative counterparties
  • Write credit underwriting memos for strategic transactions
  • Maintain and expand sector-specific credit rating methodologies
  • Drive innovation & further development of the credit risk toolset
  • Review and assist with negotiation of sell-side commodities credit risks ( to include: ISDA, EEI, EEIS,NASIDIS…) in all aspects, across multiple jurisdictions, including international, for final review and approval to be performed by legal.
  • Cross-functional liaison with front-office reporting and interaction regularly: Collaborate with internal teams (trading, operations, treasury) to support project management components of the commodities trading process
  • Negotiate credit and counter-party risk terms of master agreements with derivative counter-parties
  • Write credit underwriting memos for strategic transactions
  • Maintain and expand sector-specific credit rating methodologies
  • Drive innovation & further development of the credit risk toolset.

Qualifications

  • 5 plus years of derivatives experience from a top-tier financial institution (Bank, Fund, or major energy supplier).
  • Understanding of the regulatory landscape in which a firm like the company operates, and can review and evaluate the credit risks posed by their Porcos, and provide preliminary analysis and evaluation of new acquisition targets
  • Open to a JD or non-JD with relevant derivatives experience

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Bullhorn Job ID: 248589

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Energy derivativesCredit risk/reward analysisNegotiationCredit underwritingMaster agreementsIsdaEeiEeisNasidisCross-functional liaisonProject managementCommodities tradingLegal reviewLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingCritical thinkingFinanceEnergyLegal

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

4/15/2026

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