Back Office Analyst

Bank Office Analyst - Houston

This role operates in a fast‑paced trading environment, requiring the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Strong communication skills are essential for effective interaction with colleagues, other departments, and external counterparts, while strict adherence to industry and contractual deadlines is necessary to meet company obligations. Problem‑solving responsibilities include reconciling discrepancies and resolving counterpart issues by proactively seeking out the information needed.

In addition, compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the Dodd‑Frank Act, Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, and other applicable rules demands diligence, accuracy, and attention to detail in all reporting and monitoring activities.

Trade Management & Validation:
Manage trading counterpart portfolio and verify deal sheets/reports in the BOOK system. Confirm daily trades with counterparts/brokers and validate exchange positions and limits. Perform daily trade checks, reconciling confirmations against internal records.

Settlements, Invoicing & Reconciliation:
Issue and reconcile invoices within deadlines, resolving discrepancies with Operations/Middle Office. Agree settlements, provide payment instructions, and deliver cash forecasts to Treasury. Support Accounting with debt reporting, accruals, and analyze settlement statements in Simba systems.

Confirmations & Documentation:
Process and record confirmations in the BOOK, chasing outstanding items daily. Review confirmations/settlements for pricing and volume adjustments. Collaborate with IT to automate confirmation processes.

Regulatory & Market Monitoring:
Report OTC trades within 24 hours to meet Dodd‑Frank requirements. Monitor market/regulatory changes and ensure compliance with audit standards.

Counterpart Onboarding & Support:
Lead onboarding of new counterparts and provide support on trade queries. Mentor junior team members and assist colleagues.

Projects, Reporting & Improvements:
Contribute to projects, management reports, and ad hoc analysis. Support new product/market implementation with compliant process documentation. Drive process/system improvements, assess operational risks, and define mitigating measures.

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Energy, or a business‑related major. 2–3 years of experience in the Gas, LNG, and Energy markets with a strong data analysis component. Knowledge of energy commodity markets is highly desirable. Ability to work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in an environment where errors carry financial and reputational risk.

Effective and proactive communication skills with a customer service mindset. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, manage change, and improve processes. Advanced computer proficiency with strong IT skills. Expertise in Excel (including VBA). Knowledge of Python for data analysis and process optimization. Skilled in Power BI for interactive dashboards and reporting. Experience with Alteryx for data preparation and automation. Familiarity with Power Automate for workflow automation.

Ability to develop new tools to secure and optimize processes and build reports adapted to evolving business needs.

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