Financial Analyst

Job Title : Sr. Commodity Trading Analyst

Location : Houston, TX

Zip Code : 77001

Duration : 12 months

Pay Rate : $82.6 / hr.

Keyword's : #Houstonjobs; #TradingAnalystjobs;

Start Date : Immediate

Job Description :

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.

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