Trading Systems Analyst

NextGenEnergyJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off - 20 days

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs seeks a detail-oriented trader-support analyst for the U.S. Renewable Natural Gas desk in the Houston area.

You will capture trades in Datahive, allocate and reconcile buys/sells, and communicate with counterparties to forecast volumes and ensure accurate PnL reporting. Responsibilities include monthly payment package preparation, system issue resolution with Operations, Risk, and Portfolio Manager, and collaboration across teams to maintain data integrity and timely risk

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Undergraduate degree in economics, finance, math, business or related major is a plus, but not required.
• Proficiency in Excel (and/or VBA) and Python.
• Strong analytical skills and proactive attitude.
• Comfort with large data sets and detail oriented.
• Familiarity with essential trading concepts and commodities markets.

Responsibilities

• Trade capture and entry to Datahive and Commercial Dashboard as reconciled.
• Datahive allocation and matching of buys and sells per Portfolio Manager guidance.
• Counterparty communication: solicit monthly forecasts, nominations, and actual volumes.
• Align with operations to maintain intra-day accuracy of book positions and PnL.
• Produce monthly Payment Packages with clear trade obligations.
• Reconciliation support with Operations, Risk, and Portfolio Manager.

Skills

Excel

VBA

Python

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Trading concepts

Time management

Multi-tasking

Industry knowledge

Education

Economics

Finance

Math

Tools

Datahive

ETRM

Job description

The U.S. Renewable Natural Gas desk trades a high value commodity market that interacts closely with regulated biofuels markets and rapidly growing demand for decarbonization products. This role offers an opportunity to participate in commodity trading and renewables, complex systems for arbitrage, and a track to caree

Key Responsibilities

• Trade capture and entry to Datahive (our ETRM platform) as well as our independent Commercial Dashboard against which it is reconciled
• Datahive allocation and matching of buys and sells in accordance with guidance from the Portfolio Manager
• Counterparty communication: soliciting monthly forecasts, nominations, and actual volumes
• Alignment with operations on execution, tackling any system issues or nuance to maintain intra-day accuracy of book positions and PnL
• Produce monthly Payment Packages (clear understanding of trade obligations so as to produce these monthly summaries)
• Reconciliation support in conjunction with Operations, Risk, and the Portfolio Manager

Requirements

• 0-3 years of relevant work experience
• Undergraduate degree in economics, finance, math, business or other related major is a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in Excel (and/or VBA) and Python
• Strong analytical skills and proactive attitude
• Comfort with large data sets, detail oriented, prefers a task oriented role
• Familiarity with essential trading concepts and keen interest in financial and (environmental) commodities markets
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to multi-task
• STX intends on offering the selected candidate a competitive base salary withing the range of $60.000 USD – $86.000 based on several objective factors such as relevant experience, location, holistic skillset, and applicable licenses and certifications. The candidate may also be eligible for discretionary compensation as determined annually within the company fiscal year.
• In addition to a competitive salary, STX is committed to the well-being of our employees and offers extensive benefits including:
• 100% Company Covered Health, Dental, and Vision for employees and their families with minimal co-pays
• Retirement plan options with company match (401k)
• 20 days of annual, flexible paid time off
• Generous parental & caregiver leave
• Reimbursement for office commuting costs
• Monetary stipend for office equipment
• Strong focus on personal and professional development