Business Analyst (Level I)

TALENT Software Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services presents an opportunity with our client GFICCO in Houston for a Trade Control Analyst. The role is desk-aligned, focusing on trade validation, amendments, and reconciliation across commodities, with exposure to OTC derivative confirmation and regulatory reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in commodities, strong data reconciliation, risk awareness, and solid communication acrossSales, Trading and Operations.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of commodities experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of commodities experience.
• Experience with an ETRM system (Endur/Openlink) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade validation by reconciling trades and ensuring accurate system booking.
• Process trade amendments to correct booking errors and maintain accurate trade records.
• Investigate, elevate and resolve trade breaks with Sales, Trading, and Operations teams.
• Support regulatory and management reporting activities as required.
• Contribute to process improvement, risk reduction, and control enhancement initiatives.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and support broader team priorities as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Risk awareness

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Trade lifecycle knowledge

Stakeholder management

Data reconciliation

Negotiation

Tools

Endur Openlink

Job description

The Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities Operations (GFICCO) team provides end-to-end trade control, confirmation, and settlement support across GFICCO businesses. The team also delivers utility over-the-counter (OTC) derivative confirmation and settlement services for non-FICC businesses.

Within GFICCO, the Commodities Trade Control Team supports a broad range of services, including trade control, settlement, OTC derivative confirmation and settlement, and commodities operations.

The Commodities Trade Control Team is seeking a Trade Control Analyst to join its growing team. This role supports the expanding Global Commodities business across multiple products and instruments. Full technical training will be provided.

The position is desk-aligned and focuses on trade validation and reconciliation, trade amendments, regulatory and management reporting, process and risk improvement, and issue resolution.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, intellectually curious, and detail-oriented individual who is eager to develop and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, diverse, and rapidly evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform trade validation by reconciling trades and ensuring accurate system booking.
• Process trade amendments to correct booking errors and maintain accurate trade records.
• Investigate, elevate and resolve trade breaks in partnership with Sales, Trading, and Operations teams.
• Support regulatory and management reporting activities as required.
• Contribute to process improvement, risk reduction, and control enhancement initiatives.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and support broader team priorities as needed.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn, with demonstrated intellectual curiosity and initiative.
• High attention to detail, with a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and follow-through.
• Sound controls mindset with strong risk awareness.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a high-energy environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of seniority.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize daily workload while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills, including data reconciliation, investigation, and interpretation.
• Logical problem-solving approach, with the ability to take ownership and recommend practical solutions.
• Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle.
• Two to three years of commodities experience preferred.
• Experience with an ETRM system, such as Endur Openlink, preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of commodities experience.