Trade Entry Analyst — Grow in Trade Ops & Risk

Gunvor Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunvor Group is seeking a Trade Entry Analyst in Houston to support traders with daily entry and reconciliation of physical trades. You will validate trades in the risk system, monitor lifecycle from execution to settlement, and coordinate pricing with counterparties as deals approach delivery.

The role demands attention to detail, reliability, and clear communication with Traders and management. The position offers permanent, full-time employment in a fast-paced energy trading environment.

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.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with Traders, Management, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Traders with daily trade entry and reconciliation across 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 pricing and submit to the exchange when pricing is finalized.
• Archive all conversations with CPs and the exchange for audit.
• Coordinate with counterparties to price deals that are executed 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 physical deals to reflect exposure and risk.
• Maintain detailed records and archive communications to support audit and compliance.
• Daily pricing and exposure reconciliations and report discrepancies to Traders, Risk, and Ops.
• Assist with pipeline reconciliations, payment reviews, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Middle Office, and IT to ensure timely trade capture and system efficiency.
• Provide clear ad-hoc explanations to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Time management

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Gunvor Group is seeking a Trade Entry Analyst in Houston to support traders with daily entry and reconciliation of physical trades. You will validate trades in the risk system, monitor lifecycle from execution to settlement, and coordinate pricing with counterparties as deals approach delivery.

The role demands attention to detail, reliability, and clear communication with Traders and management. The position offers permanent, full-time employment in a fast-paced energy trading environment.