Trading Operations Analyst - Compliance & Automation

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank Office Analyst role in Houston with responsibilities across trade validation, settlements, and regulatory reporting. You will reconcile invoices, support treasury cash forecasting, and ensure compliance with Dodd-Frank and SOX standards.

Proactive problem solving and strong communication are essential for success in a fast-paced trading environment. You will collaborate with Operations, Middle Office, IT, and Treasury, driving process improvements and automation with tools like Excel (VBA),

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Energy or a business-related major.
• 2–3 years of experience in the Gas, LNG, and Energy markets with data analysis.
• Knowledge of energy commodity markets is highly desirable.
• Advanced IT skills with Excel (incl. VBA) and Python for data analysis.
• Proficient in Power BI, Alteryx and Power Automate for dashboards and automation.

Responsibilities

• Trade Management & Validation: manage counterpart portfolio and verify deal sheets in the BOOK system.
• Settlements, Invoicing & Reconciliation: issue and reconcile invoices, provide cash forecasts.
• Confirmations & Documentation: process confirmations, pursue outstanding items daily.
• Regulatory & Market Monitoring: ensure compliance with Dodd-Frank and audit standards.
• Projects, Reporting & Improvements: support reports, new product implementation, process improvements.

Skills

Excel VBA

Python

Power BI

Alteryx

Power Automate

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Energy, or a business-related major

2–3 years of experience in Gas, LNG, and Energy markets with data analysis

Tools

Simba

BOOK system

VBA

Job description

Bank Office Analyst role in Houston with responsibilities across trade validation, settlements, and regulatory reporting. You will reconcile invoices, support treasury cash forecasting, and ensure compliance with Dodd-Frank and SOX standards.

Proactive problem solving and strong communication are essential for success in a fast-paced trading environment. You will collaborate with Operations, Middle Office, IT, and Treasury, driving process improvements and automation with tools like Excel (VBA),