Business Analyst (Level II)

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a Trade Control Analyst in Houston, onsite with a hybrid after training. The role focuses on trade validation, reconciliation, amendments, and regulatory reporting within GFICCO commodities operations.

The ideal candidate possesses 4–5 years of commodities experience, strong data analytics, and effective communication skills to work with Sales, Trading, and Operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of commodities experience required.
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle (capture, validation, confirmation, settlement).
• Strong analytical skills including data reconciliation and investigation.
• High attention to detail with focus on accuracy and quality.
• Strong controls mindset and risk awareness.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade validation and reconciliation to ensure accurate booking across systems.
• Process trade amendments to correct booking errors and maintain records.
• Investigate and resolve trade breaks with Sales, Trading, and Operations.
• Support regulatory and management reporting activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, risk reduction, and control enhancements.
• Investigate root causes and recommend practical solutions.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and support team priorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely trade processing.

Skills

Trade lifecycle

Data reconciliation

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Risk awareness

Communication

Fast learner

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline driven

Problem solving

Tools

Endur/Openlink

Job description

Position Title: Trade Control Analyst
Work Location: 20 Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX 77046
Pay Rate: $40.37/hour W2 (paid weekly)
Duration: 12 months
Benefits: Health, Vision, and Dental
Start Date: ASAP, pending onboarding completion
Schedule: Onsite 4 days per week during training; hybrid schedule after training (minimum 3 days onsite per week); 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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 provides over-the-counter (OTC) derivative confirmation and settlement services for non-FICC businesses.

Within GFICCO, the Commodities Trade Control Team supports trade control, settlement, OTC derivative confirmation and settlement, and broader commodities operations.

The team is seeking a Trade Control Analyst to support the growing Global Commodities business across multiple products and financial instruments. Full technical training will be provided.

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

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn while working effectively in a fast-paced, diverse, and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform trade validation and reconciliation to ensure accurate trade booking across systems.
• Process trade amendments to correct booking errors and maintain accurate trade records.
• Investigate, elevate, and resolve trade breaks and discrepancies in partnership with Sales, Trading, and Operations teams.
• Support regulatory and management reporting activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, risk reduction, and control enhancement.
• Investigate issues, determine root causes, and recommend practical solutions.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and support broader team priorities as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely trade processing.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 4–5 years of commodities experience required.
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle, including trade capture, validation, confirmation, and settlement.
• Strong analytical skills, including data reconciliation, investigation, and interpretation.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and follow-through.
• Strong controls mindset and risk awareness.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across varying levels of seniority.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing workloads while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership of issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Trading, Operations, and other business partners.
• Experience with an ETRM (Energy Trading and Risk Management) system, such as Endur/Openlink, preferred.