Back Office Analyst

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank Office Analyst role in Houston with responsibilities across trade validation, settlements, and regulatory reporting. You will reconcile invoices, support treasury cash forecasting, and ensure compliance with Dodd-Frank and SOX standards.

Proactive problem solving and strong communication are essential for success in a fast-paced trading environment. You will collaborate with Operations, Middle Office, IT, and Treasury, driving process improvements and automation with tools like Excel (VBA),

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Energy or a business-related major.
• 2–3 years of experience in the Gas, LNG, and Energy markets with data analysis.
• Knowledge of energy commodity markets is highly desirable.
• Advanced IT skills with Excel (incl. VBA) and Python for data analysis.
• Proficient in Power BI, Alteryx and Power Automate for dashboards and automation.

Responsibilities

• Trade Management & Validation: manage counterpart portfolio and verify deal sheets in the BOOK system.
• Settlements, Invoicing & Reconciliation: issue and reconcile invoices, provide cash forecasts.
• Confirmations & Documentation: process confirmations, pursue outstanding items daily.
• Regulatory & Market Monitoring: ensure compliance with Dodd-Frank and audit standards.
• Projects, Reporting & Improvements: support reports, new product implementation, process improvements.

Skills

Excel VBA

Python

Power BI

Alteryx

Power Automate

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Energy, or a business-related major

2–3 years of experience in Gas, LNG, and Energy markets with data analysis

Tools

Simba

BOOK system

VBA

Job description

Bank Office Analyst - Houston

This role operates in a fast‑paced trading environment, requiring the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Strong communication skills are essential for effective interaction with colleagues, other departments, and external counterparts, while strict adherence to industry and contractual deadlines is necessary to meet company obligations. Problem‑solving responsibilities include reconciling discrepancies and resolving counterpart issues by proactively seeking out the information needed. In addition, compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the Dodd‑Frank Act, Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, and other applicable rules demands diligence, accuracy, and attention to detail in all reporting and monitoring activities.

Responsibilities

Trade Management & Validation: Manage trading counterpart portfolio and verify deal sheets/reports in the BOOK system. Confirm daily trades with counterparts/brokers and validate exchange positions and limits. Perform daily trade checks, reconciling confirmations against internal records.

Settlements, Invoicing & Reconciliation: Issue and reconcile invoices within deadlines, resolving discrepancies with Operations/Middle Office. Agree settlements, provide payment instructions, and deliver cash forecasts to Treasury. Support Accounting with debt reporting, accruals, and analyze settlement statements in Simba systems.

Confirmations & Documentation: Process and record confirmations in the BOOK, chasing outstanding items daily. Review confirmations/settlements for pricing and volume adjustments. Collaborate with IT to automate confirmation processes.

Regulatory & Market Monitoring: Report OTC trades within 24 hours to meet Dodd‑Frank requirements. Monitor market/regulatory changes and ensure compliance with audit standards.

Counterpart Onboarding & Support: Lead onboarding of new counterparts and provide support on trade queries. Mentor junior team members and assist colleagues.

Projects, Reporting & Improvements: Contribute to projects, management reports, and ad hoc analysis. Support new product/market implementation with compliant process documentation. Drive process/system improvements, assess operational risks, and define mitigating measures.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Energy, or a business‑related major. 2–3 years of experience in the Gas, LNG, and Energy markets with a strong data analysis component. Knowledge of energy commodity markets is highly desirable. Ability to work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in an environment where errors carry financial and reputational risk. Effective and proactive communication skills with a customer service mindset. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, manage change, and improve processes. Advanced computer proficiency with strong IT skills. Expertise in Excel (including VBA). Knowledge of Python for data analysis and process optimization. Skilled in Power BI for interactive dashboards and reporting. Experience with Alteryx for data preparation and automation. Familiarity with Power Automate for workflow automation. Ability to develop new tools to secure and optimize processes and build reports adapted to evolving business needs.

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