Front Office Trading Support

QUANTEAM - North America (RAINBOW PARTNERS Group); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Junior Trade Support Analyst to provide support across commodities trading desks in Houston, TX. The role involves monitoring trade flows, investigating incidents, and coordinating with various teams to resolve issues. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in Front Office or trading systems, with strong SQL and Linux/Unix skills. A proactive attitude and ability to work under pressure are essential for this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in Front Office support or trading systems.
• Strong technical skills in SQL, Linux/Unix, and scripting.
• Experience with commodities markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide trade and application support across commodities trading desks.
• Monitor trade flows, position data, and P&L consistency.
• Coordinate with development and QA teams to resolve issues.

Skills

SQL

Linux/Unix

Scripting (Shell or similar)

Communication skills

Tools

Trading or risk management platforms

Kubernetes

Python

Job description

Overview

As the founding entity of RAINBOW PARTNERS, Quanteam is a consulting firm specialized in Banking, Finance, and Financial Services. Through our core human values – proximity, teamwork, diversity, excellence – our 850 expert consultants, hailing from 35 different nationalities, collaborate across 13 international offices: Paris, Lyon, New York, Montreal, London, Brussels, Luxembourg, Geneva, Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Madrid and Singapore.

Context:

We are seeking a Junior Trade Support Analyst to collaborate closely with trading, quantitative, and technical teams in a dynamic and high-pressure trading environment. This position will work alongside an experienced team member and requires you to be proactive, well-organized, and resilient.

Role

• Provide Front Office trade and application support across commodities trading desks
• Monitor trade flows, position data, and P&L consistency across multiple platforms and downstream systems
• Perform daily production checks, investigate incidents, and escalate when necessary
• Coordinate with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to resolve technical and functional issues
• Assist traders with system usage, trade capture, pricing validation, and operational workflows
• Ensure the smooth execution of end-of-day processes and manage time-sensitive incidents
• Contribute to documentation, procedures, and knowledge sharing within the team

Profile

• 2 to 3 years of experience in Front Office support, application support, or trading systems environments
• Strong technical skills in SQL, Linux/Unix, and scripting (Shell or similar)
• Experience with trading or risk management platforms
• Exposure to North American commodities markets is a plus
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment
• Strong communication skills and professional presence

Nice to have

• Python
• Container or cloud environments (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Public cloud exposure
• Previous experience supporting Front Office users in trading or financial services