Laura Rinner
Huffman,TX
Summary
Multidisciplined regulatory and compliance professional with a strong track record in driving compliance initiatives and managing federal audits. Committed to operational success through effective communication and policy implementation, fostering team cohesion and lasting professional relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
COMPLIANCE ANALYST – Regulatory Risk
Macquarie Energy, LLC
Houston, TX
05.2012 - 11.2023
- Promoted from compliance analyst to compliance manager, enhancing business-aligned compliance initiatives.
- Managed federal regulatory audits for a representative office, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and facilitating audit readiness.
- Executed quarterly monitoring and delivered insights to senior management on compliance risk and performance.
- Led and advised representative office staff on comprehensive compliance programs.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for representative office staff.
- Participated in Dodd-Frank regulatory discussions to ensure compliance with financial regulations. and Compliance & IT reporting requirements meetings.
- Successfully filed regulatory documents with FERC, ISOs, RTOs, NFA, TRRC, and addressed inquiries.
- Accomplished accurate regulatory filings for FERC, ISOs, RTOs, the NFA, the TRRC (P-5) and others, including responding to RFIs, regulatory inquiries and audit requests.
- Tracked market concentration levels to assess compliance with regulatory standards. and CAISO big cap compliance, matched trades and more.
- Streamlined internal tracking system for energy business incidents and issues.
- Authored compliance manuals and conducted annual training for new hires.
- Contributed to new product approvals and provided regulatory requirement feedbacks.
- Participated in industry groups and discussions including with the FIA, the FERC & FIEG.
- Worked closely with the Legal Department to monitor potential interlocking positions.
- Partnered with Legal Department and Power Trading to monitor WECC Region bidding caps.
COMPLIANCE ANALYST
BNP Paribas Energy Trading GP (formerly Fortis Energy Marketing & Trading GP)
Houston, TX
07.2007 - 05.2012
- Facilitated registration processes for compliance programs and reporting standards, ensuring adherence to BNP’s NERC compliance requirements.
- Oversaw regulatory reporting compliance activities for Index Price Reporting, Electric Quarterly Reporting, and monitoring off-market and wash trades.
- Created and submitted FERC filings including Interlocking Directorates and Twenty Largest Purchasers.
- Implemented Compliance Program for Natural Gas Trading in Canada; coordinated with Canadian banking office to ensure compliance with banking and regulatory protocols.
- Researched issues, rule and laws; advised on Commodity Derivative activity rules.
- Coordinated and tracked training sessions on compliance rules, enhancing employee understanding and engagement.
- Oversaw annual California Air Resources Board verification requirements.
- Provided employee guidance for filing various reports associated with FERC, California Air Resources Board and Public Utility Commission of Texas.
- Documented and maintained compliance policies and procedures for natural gas & power.
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Fortis Energy Marketing & Trading GP (formerly Cinergy)
Houston, TX
03.2005 - 07.2007
- Supported General Counsel and two internal corporate attorneys by coordinating legal schedules and prioritizing tasks.
- Communicated and updated the corporate office and senior leadership on legal matters to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Managed travel arrangements, itineraries, and calendars for attorneys to ensure seamless operations.
- Managed expense reports and offsite storage; processed invoices and ordered supplies.
- Utilized LexisNexis for research; entered legal data into a document management system.
- Composed written correspondence and reports; created files and maintained file room.
Education
Associate of Arts - Coursework toward
North Harris Community College District
Houston, TXSkills
- Regulatory compliance
- Filing compliance
- Regulatory proceedings
- Transaction surveillance
- Trading systems reporting
- Risk analysis approach
- Risk detection
- Conducting investigations
- Internal audits
- Compliance strategy
- Process streamlining
- Staff training
- Presentations
- Stakeholder engagement
- Deadline management
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Independent and team oriented
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Office
Personal Information
Title: Regulatory Affairs and Compliance
Accomplishments
- NERC OATI website knowledge
- E-filing and website knowledge of NFA, FERC, ISOs, RTOs
AWARDS
RMG Award of Excellence
Affiliations
Energy Compliance Network, Houston, TX
Timeline
COMPLIANCE ANALYST – Regulatory Risk
Macquarie Energy, LLC
05.2012 - 11.2023
COMPLIANCE ANALYST
BNP Paribas Energy Trading GP (formerly Fortis Energy Marketing & Trading GP)
07.2007 - 05.2012
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Fortis Energy Marketing & Trading GP (formerly Cinergy)
03.2005 - 07.2007
Associate of Arts - Coursework toward
North Harris Community College District