Trade Assistant

Xpansiv; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolution Markets, an Xpansiv Company, is seeking a driven trade assistant/operations support to join our growing team. The role focuses on supporting brokers across desks, ensuring timely entry of trades and maintaining accurate daily records in our trading systems.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in commodity markets, strong Excel and data-system proficiency, and an interest in global energy markets. This onsite position is based in Houston, TX, with a pathway to contribute to a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commodity markets as a trade assistant or operations support.
• Proficiency with energy commodity trading software and data systems.
• Experience with futures clearers (FCMs) is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support brokers on multiple desks with trade execution follow-up and administration.
• Enter and verify daily trades in required trading and proprietary systems per exchange rules.
• Review daily trade blotters and report information each day.
• Enter daily price information into internal systems.
• Back-up other operations team members and assist with special operations/trade tasks.
• Assist in KYC and onboarding of new customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

Trade entry systems (ICE/CME/Nodal)

Job description

Position Summary:

Evolution Markets, an Xpansiv Company, is a dynamic and growing company offering unique career opportunities in energy and environmental trading markets for qualified professionals. If you have experience in commodity markets and are interested in joining an industry leader with a global perspective, an award-winning reputation, and a forward-looking management team, we want to hear from you.

Formed in 2000, Evolution Markets has become the green markets leader, leveraging its unrivaled experience and knowledge on behalf of participants in the global carbon, emissions, renewable energy, and over-the-counter (OTC) power, natural gas, oil, nuclear fuel, and biofuels markets. We provide strategic financial and industry-leading transactional and advisory services, including net zero advisory, structured transactions, and data and analytics.

We are looking for an ambitious, hardworking individual to act as a trade assistant/operations support for its growing team of brokers, serving various commodity markets. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking employment in the commodity markets, working with seasoned industry professionals in a dynamic work environment.

This is an onsite position based in Houston, TX, While Plains, NY or NYC

Essential Functions

• Support brokers on Multiple Brokerage desks with trade execution follow-up and administration;
• Ensure that all Daily trades are entered into required trading and proprietary systems, within the required time as per Exchange Rules
• Review daily trade blotters and report information on a daily basis;
• Enter daily Price Information into internal systems
• Act as back-up to other members of the operations team, and assist with special operations/trade
• Assist in KYC & onboarding of new customers

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in commodity markets as a trade assistant and or operations support
• Knowledge of and Experience with Commodities products a plus
• The ideal candidate will have an interest in and understanding of global energy commodity and financial markets, including markets infrastructure.
• Candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills; include proficiency with relevant energy commodity trading software and data systems.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with futures clearers (FCMs)
• Experience with Trade Entry (ICE, CME, Nodal) systems a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required. Experience with Salesforce a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree in business is preferred.
• Detail and results oriented with strong communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, and work well in a tight-knit team environment.

What can you expect throughout the interview process:

Step 1- Shortlisting of resume & Recruiter screening

Step 2- "Get to know you" Interview with the Hiring manager

Step 3- Meeting with the team

Base Salary

Compensation for this role will vary among specific regions due to geographic differentials in the labor market, actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, knowledge, education and training. However, compensation in the following regions is expected to be as follows:

NYC: Compensation is expected to be between

$75,000 and $85,000

Here at Xpansiv, we cultivate diversity, celebrate individuality, and believe unique perspectives are key to our collective success in building trust and transparency in global efforts toward net-zero future. Xpansiv is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.