Scott D. Winston

About Scott D. Winston

Energy Commodities | Credit and Risk Assessment | Global versatile Global Senior Financial and Credit Risk Executive, Scott Winston evaluates business risk and economics to drive sustainable growth and competitive advantage in rapidly changing market conditions worldwide. He offers broad experience in domestic and international energy (oil/gas/coal/power/emissions), renewable energy, agricultural, investor and utilities sectors and keen financial and business acumen to navigate challenges, identify synergies and effectively execute end-to-end processes that significantly contribute to stakeholder value. With deep expertise in establishing domestic and international energy commodities platforms, Scott uncovers business opportunities, then creates and executes insightful strategies that mitigate risks and ensure success. An articulate communicator and trusted advisor, he fosters a culture of inclusiveness, alignment and collaboration. Dual US/German citizenship. Accomplishments:START-UP OPERATIONSKey contributor to building domestic commodities trading platform, quadrupling equity in eight years with year-over-year profitability. Guided management team in development of credit and risk reporting systems that optimized profit and expansion opportunities.INTERNATIONAL EXPANSIONEstablished and built energy commodities trading business in Europe (Sempra). Led legal and government approval process, forged critical relationships, hired/led multicultural team, diversified trading platform and met trader expectations. Facilitated transition from small trading shop to profitable bolt-on business (JP Morgan-UK).CONSENSUS BUILDING/PROBLEM RESOLUTIONIdentified and resolved major discrepancies in profit and risk-timing calculations between UK-based bank and US trading company. Introduced methodology to incorporate profit per customer into legacy portfolio valuation, gaining consensus to permit allocation of necessary credit lines.

Experience

1. Sr Credit Risk Manager

   NextEra Energy, Inc.

   Nov 2016 — Present · Juno Beach, FL, US

   Recruited to upgrade the Company\'s existing credit infrastructure, provide high-level deal support for Business Development, Origination and Trading initiatives, and establish cutting-edge reporting and monitoring systems. Lead a team of credit professionals covering a portfolio of approximately 600 active trading counterparts, over 200 load serving entities and clients operating under long-term wind and solar power purchase agreements, with Company developed assets. Team supports efforts of both the unregulated NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC business and the regulated business of Florida Power & Light. Scope of product coverage includes renewable energy credits, power, oil & gas, NGLs, wind and solar asset financing and development, a full requirements franchise business, and marketing of gas and power from Company owned generation assets. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Working manager successfully driving team to consistently deliver timely analyses and offer progressive structuring solutions, resulting in the award of multiple Energy Manage Service contracts and highly profitable hedge provider opportunities with major Private Equity sponsored acquisitions.• Structure credit enhancements, establish limits, monitor exposures, and negotiate documentation including ISDA Master Agreements and 1st Lien “Right Way Risk” structures. • Revised and introduced new Credit Risk Management Policies, and currently introducing a streamlined process to complete annual credit reviews and credit limit approvals.• Enhancing procedures, controls, and staff training, to make certain portfolio is appropriately monitored and key information can be seamlessly presented to senior management.• Aligning goals and objectives with commercial stakeholders to ensure priorities are clearly identified, and addressed in a timely and productive manner to optimize the productivity.

Education

• Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

  MBA, Finance

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communications and Media Studies

Skills

• International Marketing
• Mitigation
• Derivatives
• Strategic Planning
• Organizational Design
• Joint Ventures
• Strategy Alignment
• Relationship Management
• Commodity
• Portfolio Management
• International Expansion
• Debt Restructuring
• Systems Optimization
• Fixed Income
• Change Management
• Team Building
• Revenue & Profit Growth
• Project Management
• Multi-Cultural Team Leadership
• Policy
• Credit Analysis
• Management of International Teams
• Commodity Risk Management
• Corporate Finance
• Relationship Building
• Problem Resolution
• Risk Management
• Financial Markets
• Trading
• Investment Banking
• Workout
• Deal Execution
• Trade Marketing
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Hedging
• New Market Expansion
• Credit Risk
• Corporate Advisory
• Financial Modeling
• Divestitures