Principal, Trading Strategy & Risk, Energy

Marsh McLennan

. Provide day-to-day leadership of client projects and aspects of client relationships and commercial processes .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level knowledge in energy and commodities, with a strategic mindset for shaping operating models and risk frameworks. Proven ability to lead client engagements, develop others, and create business opportunities through strong analytical and communication skills.

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Strategy Consulting ExperienceExpertise in Energy and CommoditiesQuantitative Analysis in DerivativesClient Relationship ManagementLeadership and Team Development

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Hard Skills

Strategic Problem SolvingRisk MeasurementOperating Model DevelopmentCommercial StrategyAI/ML Applications in Trading

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsCreativityInitiativeSelf-MotivationTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

EnergyCommoditiesOilGasLNGPowerMetalsAgricultureTrading StrategyRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day leadership of client projects and aspects of client relationships and commercial processes
Team with Partners and share responsibility for engagement success
Lead and manage complex programs for on-time delivery against agreed goals
Leverage Oliver Wyman best practices, personal expertise, and firm technical competence
Guide and influence clients across situations, including commercial processes
Become a trusted advisor to clients
Identify new and expanded business opportunities
Create intellectual capital through thought leadership
Develop others and build followership
Lead firm-building activities and model firm values
Serve as the primary contact point for senior client executives and consultants staffed on engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years’ experience in strategy consulting is preferred, or a combination of strategy consulting and Trading Strategy & Risk industry experience will be considered
Expert-level practice-specific knowledge in energy and commodities, including oil, gas/LNG, and power; metals or agriculture is a plus
Strategic mindset and transformation credentials, including experience shaping and leading operating models, risk frameworks, or commercial strategy
Strong quantitative foundation in derivatives and risk measurement
Familiarity with AI/ML applications in trading and risk is a plus
Executive presence and client-facing potential
Houston strongly preferred; NYC/Chicago candidates considered if open to Houston travel or relocation
US-based with existing US work authorization
Strong background in strategic problem solving with demonstrable analytical skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Initiative and ability to learn and apply new skills
Creativity and ability to develop novel solutions
Aptitude for analytical work and interpreting massive data sets
Self-starting, motivated, energetic, and entrepreneurial
Ability to work well in a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives may be available
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings and other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs
Flexible remote and office work arrangements
Career breaks for personal or family reasons
Professional development benefits
Reasonable workplace accommodation