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Job Title: Sr. Commodity Trading Analyst

Location: Houston, TX

Zip Code: 77001

Duration: 12 months

Pay Rate: $82.6/hr.

Keyword's: #Houstonjobs; #TradingAnalystjobs;

Start Date: Immediate

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Risk Analyst to join our Global Product Control team in Houston. This role is responsible for delivering independent and accurate reporting of daily profit and loss (P&L) and exposure across global physical and financial commodity portfolios. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of commodity markets, strong technical skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement, financial governance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

* Daily P&L and Exposure Reporting: Generate and validate daily P&L and exposure reports across a diverse set of commodities including crude oil, gasoline, distillates, fuel oil, Renewables, NGLs, natural gas, and power

* PnL Attribution and Commentary: Analyze and explain daily P&L movements, identifying key risk drivers and market impacts

* Trade and Deal Validation: Ensure accurate trade capture and representation in risk systems, collaborating with front office and operations to resolve discrepancies.

* Curve and Pricing Validation: Validate market curves and pricing inputs to ensure consistency and accuracy in valuation.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with trading, scheduling, accounting, and risk teams to support timely and accurate reporting and issue resolution.

* Process Optimization: Lead and support initiatives to standardize and automate reporting processes. Contribute to the development and enhancement of risk systems, dashboards, and analytical tools.

* Governance & Controls: Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, ensuring robust control frameworks are maintained

* Team Continuity & Leadership: Provide backup coverage across regions or products and mentor junior analysts to foster knowledge sharing and team development.

* Financial Reporting Alignment: Collaborate with FP&A to ensure mark-to-market P&L aligns with GAAP standards used for external financial reporting.

Qualifications:

* Education: Bachelor"s or Master"s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.

* Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in market risk within a commodity or energy trading environment.

* Technical Skills:

* Advanced Excel skills

* Experience with ETRM systems such as SAP, Openlink, Endur, Allegro, or FIS

* Familiarity with Power BI; Python or SQL is a plus

* Knowledge Areas:

* Commodity markets and instruments

* Trade lifecycle and settlement processes

* Risk and valuation methodologies

Soft Skills:

* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex risk concepts to diverse stakeholders

* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

* Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, FRM, or ERP

* Experience with cross-commodity or global trading portfolios

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