ETRM Product Strategist

Our Product Strategy team is hiring a Product Strategist in our Houston, TX or Stamford, CT office. This role will partner with Merchant Operations, Finance, Technology, and other cross-functional teams to deliver strategic system enhancements that support trading, risk management, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the full commodity transaction life cycle, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage projects from concept to delivery.Responsibilities:* Collaborate and at times lead initiatives with teams across the firm to design and implement solutions that support organizational needs, including new product configuration, trading reference data architecture / setup, and process / data flow analysis.* Liaise with developers for IT development or support as needed.* Oversee the configuration, integration, and optimization of ETRM systems to support front, middle, and back-office functions.* Develop and maintain reporting and analytics solutions in Power BI.* Leverage Python (preferred) for automation, data integration, and advanced analytics initiatives.* Facilitate user acceptance testing, deployment, and training for new system features and enhancements.* Maintain a strong understanding of sources, uses, and controls of data across the enterprise, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, or related field.* 8+ years of experience working with ETRM systems in a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or Project Management capacity.* Experience or knowledge of the commodity transaction life cycle execution, including trading, positions, mark-to-market & P&L management (including FX exposure).* Experience in or more of the following areas: confirmations, credit exposure / margin management, scheduling, settlements, invoicing, P&L and accounting.* Understanding of forward and settlement pricing (including FX, IR, and volatilities) for the valuation of US and European power, gas, and oil liquids futures, swaps, physicals, and options.* Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and visualization; Python experience preferred.* Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies and product model approaches.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; proven ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across the organization.* Demonstrated track record of ownership, accountability, and delivery on complex initiatives.* Experience working in energy trading environments with multi-commodity exposure.* Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-intensity environment including open-floor plan if applicable to the position, with timely responsiveness and the ability to work beyond normal business hours when required.Employee Programs & Benefits:CCI offers competitive benefits and programs to support our employees, their families and local communities. These include:* Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits* Employee assistance & wellness programs* Parental and family leave policies* CCI in the Community: Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.* Charitable contribution match program* Tuition assistance & reimbursement* Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards* Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities* Competitive paid time off* Continued learning opportunitiesVisit https://www.cci.com/careers/life-at-cci/# to learn more!#LI-CD1