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Vistra Corp. · 1 day ago

Lead Risk Analyst, Credit

positionIrving, Texas
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

Vistra Corp. is a global leader in energy solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Risk Analyst focused on wholesale credit risk. The role involves assessing creditworthiness, determining credit treatments, and ensuring compliance with credit policies while collaborating with various teams.

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Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day credit analyses for existing and prospective counterparties; recommend credit limits or collateral under the review of the Director of Credit Risk
Review, analyze, and summarize counterparty financial statements
Maintain daily exposure calculations and respond to routine margin calls; escalate complex exceptions to Director
Support bilateral credit negotiations by providing analysis and draft terms; participate in discussions under senior guidance
Prepare weekly exposure and collateral reports
Administer ISO/Exchange margining processes and ensure simple collateral postings are completed accurately; coordinate with Commercial and Legal on routine matters
Provide training & support to team members and peers
Identify emerging risks for development or M&A projects; provide preliminary assessments for review by the Director of Credit Risk
Ensure compliance with established credit policies and controls; promptly escalate exceptions
Collaborate primarily with Commercial, Legal, and Finance teams

Qualification

Credit risk assessmentFinancial statement analysisRisk management experienceSAS programmingSQL programmingTeam supportCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Experienced gained through college degree programs and/or certifications in business, economics, or other related discipline
3-5 years of trading or risk management experience
Advanced computer skills particularly Microsoft suit of products (Excel, Word, etc.)
High level of communication skills, both verbal and written

Preferred

Computer programming skills in SAS, VB, VBA, C++, SQL is a plus

Company

Vistra Corp.

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Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company, based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Irving, Texas, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://vistracorp.com

H1B Sponsorship

Vistra Corp. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (2)
2023 (1)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.25B
2025-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-04-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B

Leadership Team

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Stacey Dore
Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
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Recent News

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