Sr Trade Control Analyst

A leading independent power producer in Houston is seeking a Senior Trade Control Analyst to join its Middle Office team. This role serves as a key liaison between Trading Risk Accounting Settlements and IT ensuring the integrity of trade capture controls and reporting within the commercial trading organization.

NOTE: Candidates must have risk management experience within a power and natural gas trading entity to be considered.

Qualified candidates please send your resume to your Optimus Recruiter or

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily trade reconciliations including internal risk limits trade amendments and Day One P&L validation.
• Validate daily forward price curves and reconcile exchange and FCM limits.
• Support the end-of-day trader checkout process.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Commercial Trading team including trade flow amendments and technical issues.
• Coordinate with Trading Risk Accounting and IT on non-standard trades and new pricing curve setup.
• Review trade control reports to ensure compliance with trading controls risk policies and Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Serve as backup for OTC confirmations and ISO exchange and ETRM user access/privileging.
• Identify opportunities to improve trade control processes reporting and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Mathematics Engineering or a related field.
• Experience supporting U.S. wholesale power trading operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues identify discrepancies and escalate appropriately.
• Strong ETRM experience (Endur is a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills including reconciliation of large datasets and clear reporting.
• Experience with VBA SQL Python or similar data analysis/automation tools is a strong plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to serve as the subject matter expert for trade booking and a primary point of contact for Commercial Settlements Accounting and IT.
• Self-motivated naturally curious and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic commercial organization.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC