Middle Officer - Nat Gas

Gunvor USA LLC; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunvor USA LLC is seeking a Middle Officer for Nat Gas to oversee daily trading positions, PnL, and data integrity. You will coordinate with traders, Ops, and back office, validating futures and forward curves within the ETRM system, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

The role requires 2–5 years in a Nat Gas middle office, strong Excel and SQL skills, and experience with trading/ETRM systems. Based in Stamford, NY area with full-time on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 2–5 years in a middle office role supporting a Nat Gas trading team, with North America markets experience preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with trading/ETRM systems; proficiency in SQL or scripting languages is a plus.
• Expert-level competency in Excel modeling, data analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily trading positions, PnL, and Ad-Hoc requests.
• Coordinate daily reconciliation of pricing exposure and PnL between Nat Gas traders, Ops, and back office.
• Confirm positional accuracy and PnL; prepare detailed daily reports for senior leadership.
• Review data and cost information in the in-house ETRM system and ensure reliability.
• Develop, implement, and monitor forward-curve models within ETRM; ensure back-to-front integration.
• Check accuracy of Nat Gas forward curves against actual market prices.
• Improve daily processes including data validation, trade completion, and regulatory reporting for Nat Gas.
• Manage intercompany Nat Gas transactions across desks/offices.
• Validate futures trades in ETRM against clearinghouse data to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain coordination with Ops and back-office for trade execution and settlement.
• Oversee mark-to-market valuation of physical Nat Gas trades and hedge allocation.
• Reconcile cost inputs in ETRM with Ops and invoicing records.
• Oversee month-end reconciliation with accounting and translation of trading outcomes into financial statements.
• Serve as backup for other energy desks’ Middle Officer duties as required.
• Work with Front Desk, IT, Operations, Finance, and Credit to support trading operations and risk controls.

Skills

Middle office experience

Nat Gas expertise

SQL

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ETRM system

Trading platforms

Job description

Job Title: Middle Officer - Nat Gas

Contract Type: Time Type: Full time

Job Description: Centalion is one of the largest independent energy trading companies in the world operating in over 100 countries, with its main trading offices in Geneva, Singapore, London, Dubai, Shanghai and Houston. Centalion Group Ltd, the group holding company, is based in Singapore. As one of the world's major independent commodity trading companies, Centalion is a market leader in the trade, transport, storage and optimization of oil and other energy products.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily trading positions, Profit & Loss (PnL), Ad-Hoc business requests, etc.
• Coordinate daily reconciliation of pricing exposure and PnL between Nat Gas traders, Operations (Ops), and back office.
• Swiftly confirm positional accuracy and PnL; prepare detailed daily reports for senior leadership.
• Review and ensure reliability of data and cost information in the in-house Energy Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) system.
• Develop, implement, and monitor forward-curve models within ETRM; ensure seamless front-to-back integration and adherence to market values.
• Continuously check the accuracy and consistency of Nat Gas forward curves against actual market prices.
• Improve daily processes including market data validation, trade completion, and regulatory reporting specific to the Nat Gas desk.
• Manage and verify Nat Gas-related intercompany transactions across geographic desks/offices.
• Validate futures trades in ETRM against clearinghouse and exchange data to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain daily coordination with Operations (e.g., planning) and back-office teams to support Nat Gas trade execution and settlement.
• Oversee mark-to-market valuation of physical Nat Gas trades recorded in ETRM; allocate hedges in line with defined strategies.
• Reconcile cost inputs in ETRM with Ops’ records and external invoicing providers.
• Oversee the reconciliation of month-end results with accounting; manage the translation of trading outcomes into financial statements.
• Serve as backup for other energy desks’ Middle Officer duties as operationally required.
• Work closely with the Front Desk, IT, Operations, Finance, and Credit to support Nat Gas trading operations and risk controls.

Profile

Profile Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). 2-5 years in a middle office role supporting a Nat Gas trading team (North America markets experience preferred). Hands‑on experience with trading/ETRM systems; proficiency in SQL or scripting languages is a plus. Understanding of complex Nat Gas structures is preferred Expert-level competency in Excel modeling, data analysis, and reporting. Demonstrated business analysis capabilities and strong attention to detail. Solid understanding of Nat Gas markets, pricing mechanisms, and trading dynamics. Proven ability to lead and enhance process-driven projects. Proactive, self-starting, disciplined, and highly detail-oriented. Exceptional verbal and written presentation skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Our people make all the difference in our success. At Centalion, we are always looking for talented and motivated new people who will contribute to the success and growth of our company. Every day, with their know-how, expertise and passion, our people make the difference and enable us to achieve our vision. Our global business offers a wide variety of opportunities and career paths.