Trade Operations Analyst – Exchange Clearing (Hybrid - 3/2 Work Schedule)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trade Operations Analyst to join their dynamic team in London. This hybrid role involves managing exchange positions, futures, and options activities while collaborating with traders and brokers. You'll play a crucial role in optimizing trading operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The company offers an engaging work environment and competitive benefits, including wellness programs, tuition assistance, and opportunities for continued learning. If you're passionate about the commodity trading sector and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee assistance & wellness programs

Parental and family leave policies

Charity volunteer days

Charitable contribution match program

Tuition assistance & reimbursement

Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards

Employee discount program

Access to fitness facilities

Competitive paid time off

Continued learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years in commodity trading, focusing on exchange traded derivatives.
• Strong technical skills in Python, SQL, and VBA are highly preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-intensity environment with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily validation of exchange positions across oil, gas, and power products.
• Manage futures and options expiration activities and collateral management.
• Collaborate with traders and exchanges to ensure smooth trading operations.

Skills

Commodity Trading

Problem Solving

Numerical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

Trayport

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Trade Operations Analyst – Exchange Clearing (Hybrid - 3/2 Work Schedule), London

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Client:

Castleton Commodities International LLC

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Daily validation of CCI’s exchange positions across exchanges, predominantly in oil, gas, and power products.
• Manage futures and options expiration activities and associated physical delivery.
• Collateral management including settlement of daily margin calls, margin analysis, optimization, and stress testing.
• Processing, reconciliation, and settlement of transaction costs, including brokerage, identifying, and implementing opportunities to reduce cost.
• Ensuring all entries within the trading book are correct and verified against ICE, CME, etc.
• Partnering with Traders, Exchanges, Clearing Brokers, and cross-functional businesses within CCI (Compliance, P&L, IT, Reference Data) to onboard new trading desks and platforms.
• Reporting listed options and futures expiries to the Trading desks and Middle Office.
• Providing ongoing support and communication to traders regarding market access, trade execution, and operational processes.
• Collaborating with exchanges and clearing brokers on product enablement and compliance items to ensure smooth trading operations.
• Daily position management, including monitoring and reporting of key metrics related to trading activities and performance.
• Supporting the physical delivery of futures and options, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and operational requirements.
• Assisting in the management and reporting of costs and fees related to exchange business, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Engaging with external vendors and stakeholders to enhance trade execution platform support (Trayport) and resolve any operational issues.
• Participating in ad-hoc projects which include new business implementation, system improvements, change management, and efficiency/cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in commodity trading, preferably in an area covering exchange traded derivatives.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a high intensity environment.
• Excellent problem solving and numerical skills; ability to seek information and interpret data from multiple sources in order to resolve problems or implement new processes.
• Strong technical skills – Python, SQL, VBA highly preferred.
• Highest level of ownership and accountability.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability and desire to work in a team-centered environment.

Employee Programs & Benefits:

CCI offers competitive benefits and programs to support our employees, their families and local communities. These include:

• Employee assistance & wellness programs
• Parental and family leave policies
• CCI in the Community: Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.
• Charitable contribution match program
• Tuition assistance & reimbursement
• Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards
• Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities
• Competitive paid time off
• Continued learning opportunities

Visit https://www.cci.com/careers/life-at-cci/# to learn more!