Commodities Trade Control Analyst — Validation & Risk

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

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.