Junior Middle Office Analyst

We are seeking an entry-level Middle Office Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will work within commodity markets, supporting trade entry, reconciliation, and reporting processes. This position requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with traders and senior management.

Responsibilities:
• Accurately input trade data into trading systems across various commodities, including oil, metals, and foreign exchange.
• Process trade amendments and ensure all updates are properly reflected in the trading systems.
• Reconcile daily profit and loss variances between trader estimates and actual results, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute daily profit and loss reports to traders and senior leadership.
• Manage and maintain trading system reference data, including book structures and instrument creation.
• Investigate discrepancies in trade data and develop solutions to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with traders to ensure alignment on financial reporting and system updates.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements related to trade processing.

• Bachelor degree in Finance or Economics
• Internships or 1-2 years of commodity trading experience
• Good Excel skills 
  

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