Trade Entry Analyst

Gunvor Group Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunvor Group Ltd in Houston is seeking a Trade Entry Analyst focused on supporting traders with daily trade entry and reconciliation across assigned trading books. You will enter, validate and reconcile physical trades in the firm’s trading and risk system, monitor the full lifecycle from execution to delivery, and coordinate with counterparties to price deals and resolve discrepancies.

This role emphasizes accuracy, timely communication with Traders, Risk, and Ops, and adherence to compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; all majors considered.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under repetitive and time-sensitive workloads.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and follow-through.
• Ability to communicate clearly with Traders, Management, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to work independently once trained.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support Traders with daily trade entry and reconciliation across assigned trading books.
• Enter, validate, and reconcile physical trades in the firm’s trading and risk system.
• Monitor the full lifecycle of trading activity from trade execution through delivery, settlement, and reconciliation.
• Review physical EFP deals to confirm pricing and submit to the exchange; archive conversations for audits.
• Coordinate with counterparties to price deals without a fixed price as delivery approaches.
• Work with Compliance and Middle Office to ensure timely entry and exchange limit usage.
• Ensure all cleared EFPs are matched to their physical deals reflecting correct exposure.
• Maintain detailed records and archive communications for audit and compliance.
• Perform daily pricing and exposure reconciliations and communicate discrepancies to Traders, Risk, and Ops.
• Assist with special projects including pipeline reconciliations and process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Time management

Independent work

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title:

Trade Entry Analyst

Contract Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Job Description:

Main Responsibilities

• Support Traders with daily trade entry and reconciliation across assigned trading books.
• Enter, validate, and reconcile physical trades in the firm’s trading and risk system
• Monitor the full lifecycle of trading activity, from trade execution through delivery, settlement, and final reconciliation. Work with counterparties to price any deals with no agreed upon future price as product approaches delivery.
• Review physical EFP deals to confirm agreed-upon pricing at time of trade and promptly submit to the exchange when pricing is finalized. Archive all conversations with CPs and the exchange for future access in case of audit.
• Coordinate with counterparties to price deals that are executed without a fixed price as delivery approaches.
• Work closely with Compliance and Middle Office to ensure timely entry and exchange limit usage.
• Ensure all cleared EFPs are accurately matched to their corresponding physical deals to reflect correct exposure and risk.
• Maintain detailed records and archive communications with counterparties and exchanges to support audit and compliance requirements.
• Perform daily pricing and exposure reconciliations and communicate discrepancies to Traders, Risk, and Operations (Ops).
• Assist with special projects, including pipeline reconciliations, payment reviews, and process improvements.
• Work closely with Compliance, Middle Office, and IT to ensure timely trade capture, exchange limit monitoring, and system efficiency.
• Provide clear, concise ad-hoc explanations to senior stakeholders, including Head of Risk, Trading Management, and Managing Directors.
• Adapt to proprietary risk systems, evolving trading workflows, and continuous process enhancements in a dynamic environment.

Candidate Profile

This role is intentionally designed for early-career professionals or transitioning veterans who demonstrate strong foundational skills, discipline, and a desire to learn.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (all majors considered).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under repetitive and time-sensitive workloads.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and follow-through.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with Traders, Management, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently once trained.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred (Not Required)

• Internship, academic, or early professional exposure to finance, accounting, economics, logistics, supply chain, or operations.
• Basic understanding of financial or physical commodities trading concepts.
• Familiarity with Excel and data analysis (training provided).
• Exposure to trading, risk, or enterprise systems in an academic, military, or professional setting.
• Awareness of futures exchanges such as CME or ICE.

Ideal Traits for Success

• Highly motivated and curious, with a strong desire to learn trading and risk concepts.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willing to ask questions, elevate early, and continuously improve processes.
• Comfortable supporting business needs during core hours and, when required, outside standard hours to resolve reconciliation issues.
• Veterans are encouraged to apply, as the role strongly aligns with skills in discipline, accountability, situational awareness, and procedural execution.

Our people make all the difference in our success.