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Interactive CAD Services, Inc.

Sr. Commodity Trading Analyst- 7747

Interactive CAD Services, Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview Position:

Sr. Commodity Trading Analyst- Financial Analyst IV Position Type:

W2 Contract – No Benefits Position Location:

Houston, TX

Description Position: Sr. Commodity Trading Analyst- Financial Analyst IV

Position Type: W2 Contract – No Benefits

Position Location: Houston, TX

P66 Job Title: Sr. Commodity Trading Analyst Location: Houston Department: Market Risk & Product Control Reports To: Global Commodity Lead

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Risk Analyst to join our Global Product Control team in Houston. This role is responsible for delivering independent and accurate reporting of daily profit and loss (P&L) and exposure across global physical and financial commodity portfolios. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of commodity markets, strong technical skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement, financial governance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Daily P&L and Exposure Reporting: Generate and validate daily P&L and exposure reports across a diverse set of commodities including crude oil, gasoline, distillates, fuel oil, Renewables, NGLs, natural gas, and power

PnL Attribution and Commentary: Analyze and explain daily P&L movements, identifying key risk drivers and market impacts

Trade and Deal Validation: Ensure accurate trade capture and representation in risk systems, collaborating with front office and operations to resolve discrepancies.

Curve and Pricing Validation: Validate market curves and pricing inputs to ensure consistency and accuracy in valuation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with trading, scheduling, accounting, and risk teams to support timely and accurate reporting and issue resolution.

Process Optimization: Lead and support initiatives to standardize and automate reporting processes. Contribute to the development and enhancement of risk systems, dashboards, and analytical tools.

Governance & Controls: Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, ensuring robust control frameworks are maintained

Team Continuity & Leadership: Provide backup coverage across regions or products and mentor junior analysts to foster knowledge sharing and team development.

Financial Reporting Alignment: Collaborate with FP&A to ensure mark-to-market P&L aligns with GAAP standards used for external financial reporting.

Qualifications

bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in market risk within a commodity or energy trading environment.

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with ETRM systems such as SAP, Openlink, Endur, Allegro, or FIS

Familiarity with Power BI; Python or SQL is a plus

Knowledge Areas:

Commodity markets and instruments

Trade lifecycle and settlement processes

Risk and valuation methodologies

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex risk concepts to diverse stakeholders

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, FRM, or ERP

Experience with cross-commodity or global trading portfolios

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