COO, Natural Gas Commodities Operations (Houston)

Metric; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 250 000 - 450 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Metric, a technology-driven quantitative investment firm in Houston, seeks an experienced COO to lead commodities operations focused on natural gas. The role partners with portfolio managers, traders, technology teams and senior leadership to build robust controls, scalable processes and efficient workflows in a fast-paced trading environment.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in commodities trading operations, deep gas market expertise, and a track record of improving operations, implementing

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in commodities trading operations or a COO function.
• Deep knowledge of natural gas markets gained in hedge funds, energy trading, or banks.
• Experience with physical and/or financial natural gas trading workflows.
• Proven ability to implement controls, reconciliations and settlements.
• Track record of process improvements and scalable operations.
• Ability to translate business needs into operational/tech solutions.
• Strong understanding of trading systems and data flows.
• Excellent stakeholder management in a fast-paced, tech-led environment.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the operational lifecycle of natural gas trading activities, including trade capture, trade management, confirmations, settlements and reconciliations.
• Apply detailed knowledge of natural gas markets, products and trading workflows, including the operational complexities of physical and financial gas trading.
• Develop and enhance processes, controls and procedures to support the growth and evolution of the commodities business.
• Strengthen operational risk frameworks, identify potential exposures and ensure effective escalation procedures.
• Work closely with traders and portfolio managers to resolve operational challenges and improve the efficiency of trading activities.
• Partner with technology teams to enhance trading systems, automate workflows and improve operational data flows.
• Monitor operational performance, identify process improvements and support strategic initiatives across the commodities platform.
• Provide senior operational oversight and communicate infrastructure requirements, risks and improvement opportunities to key stakeholders.

Connaissances

Gas market expertise

Operational leadership

Front-office partnership

Risk management

Description du poste

Metric, a technology-driven quantitative investment firm in Houston, seeks an experienced COO to lead commodities operations focused on natural gas. The role partners with portfolio managers, traders, technology teams and senior leadership to build robust controls, scalable processes and efficient workflows in a fast-paced trading environment.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in commodities trading operations, deep gas market expertise, and a track record of improving operations, implementing