Commodities Trade Control Analyst - Hybrid & Growth Path

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston, TX-based Trade Control Analyst (Commodities) is onsite four days a week during training, transitioning to hybrid with at least three days onsite. The role focuses on trade validation, reconciliation, amendments, regulatory reporting, and risk control within a fast-paced commodities desk.

Full training provided and potential conversion from 12 months to full-time. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in commodities, strong data reconciliation skills, and experience with measurement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commodities experience.
• Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle and trade control processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data reconciliation.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and ownership.
• Experience with an Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system such as Endur/OpenLink preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade validation by reconciling trades and ensuring accurate booking within internal systems.
• Process trade amendments to correct booking errors and maintain accurate trade records.
• Investigate, escalate, and resolve trade breaks in partnership with Sales, Trading, and Operations teams.
• Support regulatory reporting and management reporting requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement, risk reduction, and control enhancement initiatives.
• Monitor trade activity and ensure adherence to operational controls and procedures.
• Identify and resolve operational issues while minimizing risk exposure.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and support broader team priorities as needed.

Skills

Commodities experience

Trade validation

Data reconciliation

Regulatory reporting

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

ETRM knowledge

Tools

Endur/OpenLink

Job description

Houston, TX-based Trade Control Analyst (Commodities) is onsite four days a week during training, transitioning to hybrid with at least three days onsite. The role focuses on trade validation, reconciliation, amendments, regulatory reporting, and risk control within a fast-paced commodities desk.

Full training provided and potential conversion from 12 months to full-time. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in commodities, strong data reconciliation skills, and experience with measurement