Sr. Commodity Trading Analyst- 7747

Houston, TX
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Position: Sr. Commodity Trading Analyst- Financial Analyst IV
Position Type: W2 Contract – No Benefits
Position Location: Houston, TX
Description:
 
Position: Sr. Commodity Trading Analyst- Financial Analyst IV
Position Type: W2 Contract – No Benefits
Position Location: Houston, TX
Description:

P66 Job Title: Sr. Commodity Trading Analyst
Location: Houston
Department: Market Risk & Product Control
Reports To: Global Commodity Lead
Position Summary:
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:
  • bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in market risk within a commodity or energy trading environment.
  • 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
  • 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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