Commodities Middle Office Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international Energy Trading company is seeking a Commodities Middle Office Analyst to enhance their operations. This role involves key responsibilities such as P&L reporting, query resolution, and collaboration across teams, providing an excellent opportunity for skill development and career advancement.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a commodity trading environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Experience with large data sets and analysis presentation.

Responsibilities

• Production of daily P&L reports and consolidation of trade book reports.
• Validating physical commodities and derivatives deal entries.
• Supporting finance in month-end closing processes.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in economics, finance, or a similar quantitative field

Job description

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Commodities Middle Office Analyst, South West London

Client: Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd

Location: South West London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client is a very successful international Energy Trading company with access to all key markets worldwide.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop skills and responsibility within a growing and successful commodity trading business.

For the right candidate, this role provides a clear path to career development and an opportunity to learn from industry experts.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Production of daily P&L reports and consolidation of all trade book reports, ensuring their accuracy and consistency.
• Resolving queries from traders or other departments relating to P&L topics.
• Raising queries to traders regarding booking changes or business practices.
• Understanding the impacts of deal changes or bookings on different departments.
• Validation of physical commodities (LNG, Gas, Coal) and derivatives deal entries for accurate valuation.
• Maintaining price curves and associated calendars.
• Understanding funding requirements for futures and forwards and their impact.
• Managing relationships with clearing brokers and banks.
• Monitoring trading activity and reporting unusual activity.
• Supporting market and credit risk monitoring.
• Calculating impacts of IR and FX on P&L and working with Treasury to ensure proper hedging.
• Supporting finance in month-end closing processes.
• Providing weekly and monthly analytics reports.
• Collaborating with teams in London and Singapore.
• Proposing and implementing process improvements.
• Managing contracts and confirmations for financial trades.
• Business travel may be required.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 1 year experience in a commodity trading environment.
• Degree in economics, finance, or a similar quantitative field.
• Strong communication skills and ability to challenge and clarify.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience with large data sets and analysis presentation.
• Commercial awareness and adaptability.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.