Trading Assistant: Data-Driven Support for Traders

Unipec America Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Unipec America Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a recent graduate for the Trading Assistant role to support traders by reviewing and recording transactions, conducting research, and providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have a Mathematics/Statistics/Finance/Economics background with strong Excel skills and Python or similar coding ability, plus English and Mandarin proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese is preferred.
• Internship or some experience in an oil and gas company preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills and technical skills, i.e., Python or other coding tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a quick learner.
• This position requires permanent, unconditional authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily trade entries into trading management systems and ERP as they are executed.
• Check physical and derivatives confirmations from counterparties/brokers and alert traders of any discrepancies.
• Check physical and derivatives contract reports and the settlement reports received from Operators against the trader’s records and the ERP system for accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with the traders to develop an understanding of the market and related counterparties, grades, market movements, and instruments.
• Obtain an understanding of daily operations to enable a better interface between the operations team and trading departments.
• Collaborate closely with other internal departments to resolve trade-related matters.
• Ensure that all financial discrepancies or losses are documented with supporting evidence and communicated to management.
• Implement and monitor corrective actions to mitigate future financial risks or recurring losses.
• Ensure that all data and operational inputs are accurate, timely, and standardized across systems.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the market.
• Support Traders and Analysts in preparing internal reports, filing documents, managing trading records, and market analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Proactive

Bilingual English-Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or related field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Python

Job description

Unipec America Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a recent graduate for the Trading Assistant role to support traders by reviewing and recording transactions, conducting research, and providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have a Mathematics/Statistics/Finance/Economics background with strong Excel skills and Python or similar coding ability, plus English and Mandarin proficiency.