Trade Analyst - Middle Distillates

OVERVIEW

Support traders in executing strategies and ensuring efficient operations. Responsibilities include SAP Deal Entry, exposure records maintenance, and P&L reconciliation.

• Assist traders in SAP Deal Entry and amendments to ensure accurate recording of trading transactions.
• Conduct demand/supply analysis to identify market trends and opportunities.
• Maintain exposure records and monitor changes in market conditions to inform trading decisions.
• Reconcile Profit and Loss (P&L) statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Generate reports and presentations summarizing trading activities and performance metrics.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and market developments.
• Participate in training and development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Adapt to changing market conditions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Calculate and validate customer pricing in accordance with contractual pricing formulas and terms, identify pricing discrepancies and correct inaccurate pricing input, formulas or calculations in SAP to ensure accurate invoicing and settlement.
• Assign traders’ deals to the appropriate trading strategies in SAP and maintain accurate strategy allocation to support strategy-level exposure monitoring and P&L reporting.

• Collaborate with traders, charterers & operations to gain insights into trading strategies, provide analysis of market trends, and support trade execution.
• Coordinate with Middle Office & FRD to ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of trading transactions and analyze financial data relevant to trading activities.

• Customer or Broker communication, addressing customer inquiries or concerns regarding trading transactions, pricing, or contract terms.

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Engineering, Finance or a related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively convey market analysis, trading strategies, and collaborate with internal teams.
• Must be able to work in an office environment located in downtown Houston, TX

• Understanding of the oil and gas industry, including market dynamics, regulations, and supply chain operations.

• Fresh Graduates with relevant master’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration or Petroleum Engineering can apply
• 1 year experience in Commodity Trading in roles related to Trading, Shipping, Risk Management or Operations

• Basic understanding of financial trading, including hedging/speculative/price forecasting instruments such as derivatives, futures, options, OTC, and various credit instruments.
• Familiarity with economic evaluation and analysis, as well as comprehension of concepts such as NPV, value creation, and option value, is desirable.

• Ability to analyze data, identify patterns, trends, and insights, and make informed decisions.