Associate Analyst / Analyst, Middle Office (Contract Management)

Cheniere Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheniere Energy, Inc. is seeking an Associate Analyst/Analyst in the Middle Office (Contract Management) to support daily trading activity processing, trade reporting, and contract analysis. The role reports to the Director, Contract Management and requires collaboration with Front Office and other teams.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and some relevant experience in gas markets or commodity trading, with strong Excel and SharePoint skills. OpenLink Endur experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0–2 years’ experience for Associate Analyst; 2+ years for Analyst; experience in commodity trading is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transactions and amendments for trade accuracy per documentation.
• Coordinate approvals for execution of enabling agreements.
• Process reconciliation reports and manage tax certificates and counterparty actions.
• Maintain subscriptions inventory and prepare invoices with department allocations.

Skills

Communication skills

Gas markets

Cross-functional

Multi-tasking

Analytical

Excel

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OpenLink Endur

Job description

Position Overview

The Associate Analyst / Analyst, Middle Office (Contract Management) reports directly to the Director, Contract Management and will focus on daily activities related to processing trading activity, trade reporting, and providing contract management analysis.

Responsibilities And Essential Duties

• Assist in monitoring transactions and amendments to ensure trade accuracy in compliance with underlying documentation.
• Assist in the contract review and coordination of approvals for execution of enabling agreements.
• Process daily reconciliation reports and identify parties requiring tax certificates or deals and/or counterparties requiring action to resolve reconciliation deficiency.
• Maintain a master inventory of subscriptions including annual budget allocations for multiple departments, process updates to users lists, and prepare invoices with appropriate departmental allocations. Coordinate all necessary documentation required for updates to Oracle records and monitor timely processing of invoices.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with external Customers and internal Front Office and Middle Office teams to complete the confirmation process including investigation of differences in transaction terms.
• Liaison with external Customers gathering/distributing documents in support of master reference data collection and customer vetting.
• Maintain contract documentation for all commercial business including quarterly reporting requirements to various teams throughout the company.
• Regulatory reporting support.
• Assist on any ad hoc projects or requests and cross-train to help handle daily functions of the broader Middle Office team to create efficiencies within the group.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee as needed.

Knowledge And Skills

Ideal candidate possesses knowledge of and has experience within Mid Office Operations in a commodity trading environment. This knowledge includes an understanding of the techniques and analytical tools used to validate and process commodity transactions, contracts and confirmations.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest and understanding of natural gas markets.
• Ability to communicate with people of different professional backgrounds.
• Must work well cross-functionally with all internal stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and ability to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical skills in MS Excel and SharePoint.

Education And Experience

Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience

• Associate Analyst: Zero (0) to two (2) years’ relevant work experience. Understanding of gas marketing activities, including transportation, storage, financial transactions and trading platforms is preferred. OpenLink Endur experience is a plus.
• Analyst: Minimum two (2) years’ relevant work experience, preferably in a commodity trading and/or marketing business. Understanding of gas marketing activities, including transportation, storage, financial transactions and trading platforms is preferred. OpenLink Endur experience is a plus.

DIRECT REPORTS

None

FREEDOM TO ACT

This position requires minimal supervision over work assignments.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is often dependent on input from others.
• Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends however normal work hours are in-office only.
• Periodic travel as business requires.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere

Ada Job Requirements

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

About Us

Cheniere Energy is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future.

We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, and above all, safety for our employees, our communities, and our assets.

Cheniere Energy’s global impact is achieved through a diverse and passionate workforce that is invested in our company through our annual stock-grant program. Our high-performing employees are united by a shared mission, common goals and a culture of inclusion and caring.

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are competitive and strong, and they prioritize wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will make an impact on our business and our communities.

A Fortune 500 company, Cheniere Energy is headquartered in Houston with U.S. offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Washington D.C.; production sites in Cameron, Louisiana and Gregory, Texas; and international offices in London, Singapore, Beijing and Tokyo.