Business Analyst II, III, or Sr (Trading Control)

Southern Company Gas; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthStar Energy Services is seeking a Business Analyst II/III/Sr (Trading Control) to support its Trading Control and Middle Office within Retail Risk Management. The role focuses on independent validation of transactions, risk reporting, and maintaining data integrity across front and back-office systems in a hybrid Atlanta work environment.

Responsibilities include trade validation, discrepancy resolution, and assisting with SOX controls, with opportunities for advancement from Analyst II to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate physical and financial commodity transactions.
• Ensure trades are accurately captured in ETRM systems.
• Reconcile trade activity between front-office systems and downstream stakeholders.
• Support trade verification, confirmation processing, and exception resolution.
• Maintain data quality controls related to transactions, pricing curves, and valuation inputs.
• Assist with SOX control execution and evidence retention activities.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

SouthStar Energy Services (SSE) is seeking a Business Analyst II, III, or Sr (Trading Control) to support its Trading Control and Middle Office function within Retail Risk Management. This position provides independent oversight of trading activity by validating transactions, monitoring risk exposures, supporting daily valuation and reporting processes, and maintaining operational controls. The analyst acts as an independent control point between Trading, Accounting, and Operations, helping ensure the accuracy of trade capture, pricing, valuation, and risk reporting within the following marketings, FL, GA, IL, MI, OH and PA. The position can be hired as an Analyst II (Grade Level 3), Analyst III (Grade Level 4), and Analyst Sr (Grade Level 5). Individuals who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education and certifications may be eligible for the more advanced position.

Primary Responsibilities

• Trade Control & Validation
• Review and validate physical and financial commodity transactions.
• Ensure trades are accurately captured within Energy Trading and Risk Management system and supporting databases.
• Reconcile trade activity between front-office systems, confirmations, and downstream stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve trade discrepancies and control exceptions.
• Confirmations & Operational Controls
• Support trade verification, confirmation processing, and exception resolution.
• Verify trading activity complies with approved contracts and transaction terms.
• Maintain documentation supporting audit, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with SOX control execution and evidence retention activities.
• Risk Reporting & Exposure Monitoring
• Support preparation of daily and monthly risk reports, including position, exposure, and mark-to-market reporting.
• Support monitoring of risk limits, position thresholds, and policy compliance requirements.
• Assist with scenario analysis, stress testing, and exposure monitoring activities.
• Escalate unusual exposures, valuation concerns, or control issues to management.
• Systems & Data Integrity
• Maintain data quality controls related to transactions, pricing curves, and valuation inputs.
• Perform reconciliations and control checks to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Support testing and implementation of ETRM enhancements and system upgrades.
• Participate in process automation and reporting improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Support
• Partner with Trading, Accounting, Operations, Legal, and Technology teams to resolve operational issues.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• Provide analysis and insights related to market exposure and transaction activity.

Analyst II (Grade 3)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.

Required Experience

• 0-3 years of experience supporting commodity trading, risk management, settlements, middle-office operations, financial analysis, accounting, or related analytical functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of commodity trading, risk management, and settlement processes.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Exposure to reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Familiarity with energy markets, trading organizations, or financial controls.

Analyst III (Grade 4)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.

Required Experience

• 4-9 years of experience supporting commodity trading, risk management, settlements, middle-office operations, trading controls, accounting, or related analytical functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of commodity trading, risk management, and settlement processes.
• Experience analyzing trading activity and validating financial and operational data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience with Power BI, database reporting tools, or similar analytics platforms.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and recommend solutions.
• Knowledge of internal controls, governance practices, and compliance requirements.
• Experience collaborating with traders, accounting, risk management, and commercial teams.
• Working knowledge of energy markets and trading operations.

Analyst Sr (Grade 5)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting commodity trading, risk management, settlements, middle-office operations, trading controls, accounting, or related analytical functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of commodity trading, risk management, settlement processes, and trading controls.
• Extensive experience analyzing complex trading and financial data to identify trends, risks, and control issues.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and advanced analytics/reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading investigations, resolving complex issues, and implementing process improvements.
• Advanced knowledge of energy markets, trading operations, and commercial business practices.
• Ability to serve as a subject matter expert and mentor less experienced analysts.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives that improve control effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Location and Work Environment

This position is based at SouthStar’s corporate office in Atlanta, Georgia, with a hybrid work schedule of four days in-office and one day remote per week (subject to change per business needs). The work environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging with competing demands.

Disclaimer

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 21455

Job Category: Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

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