Trade Support Analyst

This role operates in a fast-paced trading environment and requires the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Success in the position depends on strong communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with colleagues, cross-functional departments, and external counter parties. The role demands disciplined adherence to industry, regulatory, and contractual deadlines to ensure the timely fulfillment of company obligations.

It also requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to investigate and reconcile discrepancies, resolve counter party issues, and proactively obtain the information necessary to support informed decision-making. In addition, the position requires a high degree of diligence, accuracy, and attention to detail to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, including the Dodd-Frank Act, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and other relevant industry requirements, while maintaining the integrity of all reporting, monitoring, and control activities.

The Trade Support Analyst reports directly to the Natural Gas & LNG Trade Support Manager in Houston and is part of a local Trade Support team of 12 professionals, including Supervisors and Managers. As a member of a global Trade Support organization, the role requires close collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders across Houston, Singapore, and Geneva to support trading activities and ensure operational excellence.

The Trade Support function plays a critical role within Trading Operations, partnering closely with Operational Risk and Energy Data Management to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The position is also embedded within the broader Risk Control framework, working alongside the Middle Office to uphold operational integrity, strengthen controls, and support effective risk management practices.

• Trade Management & Validation
  • Manage a designated portfolio of trading counter parties, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all related transactions.
  • Review and validate trader deal sheets and electronic trade reports for transactions entered into the company's trading system (BOOK).
  • Confirm daily trades with counter parties and brokers to ensure trades are accurately captured and recorded within BOOK.
  • Monitor and validate exchange-traded positions, exposures, and trading limits.
  • Perform daily trade reconciliation between confirmations, recaps, and trading systems, ensuring alignment between external confirmations and internal records.
• Settlements, Invoicing & Reconciliation
  • Prepare and issue invoices to counter parties in accordance with contractual obligations and industry deadlines.
  • Reconcile counter party and pipeline invoices in partnership with Operations and Middle Office teams, promptly investigating and resolving discrepancies.
  • Reconcile open trade equity balances against daily statements received from clearing houses.
  • Coordinate and agree upon settlements with counter parties, provide timely payment instructions, and support Treasury with cash forecasting information.
  • Assist Accounting with aged receivables reporting, accrual reviews, and the resolution of outstanding items.
  • Monitor and administer payment terms, settlement provisions, and netting arrangements within Simba and Contract Management systems.
  • Review and analyze settlement statements within the Simba SMS platform to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Confirmations & Documentation Review, distribute, and process incoming and outgoing trade confirmations generated through the BOOK Confirmation Module and third-party platforms. Record confirmations within BOOK, monitor outstanding items, and actively follow up to obtain timely resolution. Analyze confirmations and settlement documentation to identify and resolve pricing, volume, and contractual discrepancies. Collaborate with Technology and IT teams to enhance and automate confirmation workflows, improving operational efficiency and control.
• Regulatory Reporting & Market Monitoring
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial OTC transactions to regulators in compliance with Dodd-Frank and other applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor regulatory developments, market rule changes, and industry initiatives, assessing their impact on settlement, confirmation, and reconciliation processes.
  • Maintain compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards through accurate documentation,…