Trading Floor Risk Analyst – Oil & Gas (1-Year Contract)

swipejobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic commodities trading organization in Houston is seeking a highly analytical Risk Analyst. This position involves generating daily reports, analyzing P&L movements, and validating trades within a fast-paced, trading-floor environment. Ideal candidates will have risk analyst experience in oil and gas commodities and a strong understanding of trading functions. Technical skills in ETRM systems and familiarity with Power BI, Python, or SQL are preferred. This role supports career advancement and collaborative team efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven Risk Analyst experience within oil and gas commodities.
• Strong understanding of commodity trading environments.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, trading-floor environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate, validate, and distribute daily P&L and exposure reports.
• Analyze daily P&L movements and provide clear commentary.
• Ensure accurate trade capture and representation within risk systems.
• Validate forward curves and pricing inputs for accuracy.
• Work closely with multiple teams for timely reporting.
• Lead initiatives to automate reporting processes.
• Support compliance with internal control frameworks.
• Mentor and support junior analysts.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to thrive under pressure

Tools

ETRM systems (RightAngle, Allegro, Endur, OpenLink, SAP, FIS)

Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

A dynamic commodities trading organization in Houston is seeking a highly analytical Risk Analyst. This position involves generating daily reports, analyzing P&L movements, and validating trades within a fast-paced, trading-floor environment. Ideal candidates will have risk analyst experience in oil and gas commodities and a strong understanding of trading functions. Technical skills in ETRM systems and familiarity with Power BI, Python, or SQL are preferred. This role supports career advancement and collaborative team efforts.