Principal – Trading Strategy & Risk, Energy

Marsh McLennan

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

Posted 9/22/2026full-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, including oil, gas/LNG, and power, while leading complex client engagements and delivering strategic solutions. Possesses strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset to drive transformation and commercial success.

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Strategy Consulting ExperienceExpertise in Energy & CommoditiesQuantitative Analysis in DerivativesClient Relationship ManagementStrategic Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Strategy ConsultingRisk FrameworksCommercial StrategyQuantitative AnalysisAI/ML Applications in TradingAnalytical SkillsData InterpretationOperating ModelsRisk MeasurementThought Leadership

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsCreativityInitiativeTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

EnergyCommoditiesOilGasLNGPowerMetalsTrading StrategyRisk ManagementCommercial Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day leadership of client projects and aspects of client relationships and commercial processes
Share responsibility with Partners for the success of engagements
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, including execution of commercial processes
Become a trusted advisor to clients
Build business by identifying new and expanded 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 for senior client executives and Oliver Wyman consultants on engagements
Advise energy and commodities clients on strategic and operational challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years’ experience in strategy consulting preferred; a combination of strategy consulting and Trading Strategy & Risk industry experience will be considered
Expert-level practice-specific knowledge in energy & commodities, including oil, gas/LNG, and power; metals or ags a plus
Strategic mindset and transformation credentials, including 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 new skills
Creativity and ability to develop novel solutions
Aptitude for analytical work and interpreting massive data sets
Ability to work effectively in a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings
Other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs
Flexible remote work
Career breaks for personal or family reasons
Balanced work and non-work activities
Collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office