Sr. Commodity Trading 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.

Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor"s or Master"s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
* Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in market risk within a commodity or energy trading environment.
* Technical Skills:
* Advanced Excel skills
* Experience with ETRM systems such as SAP, Openlink, Endur, Allegro, or FIS
* Familiarity with Power BI; Python or SQL is a plus
* Knowledge Areas:
* Commodity markets and instruments
* Trade lifecycle and settlement processes
* Risk and valuation methodologies

Soft Skills:
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex risk concepts to diverse stakeholders
* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications:
* Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, FRM, or ERP
* Experience with cross-commodity or global trading portfolios

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.