Redstone Commodity Search are working with the trading arm of an international oil company who are looking for a middle office specialist to join their team in Houston.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
- Responsible for compliance of trading activities as well as all limits and policies, both internal and external
- Keep clear communication with the trading team accurately maintain booking system and allocations whilst analysing daily P&L as well as exposure of book
- ETRM data entry including deals and any data pertaining to trading strategies as well as highlighting any discrepancies to appropriate parties
- Perform quantitative and qualitative market analysis to ensure accuracy of market positions
- Reports into Head of Middle Office
Key Qualifications / Experience
- 3+ years of experience in a middle office or Risk Management role in the commodities space as well as a suitable degree (I.T., Engineering, Maths, Economics or Physics preferable)
- A strong understanding of North American oil markets as well as risk management/derivatives trading
- Excellent ETRM and Excel skills as well as (ideally) VBA, SQL, and Python programming skills
- Ability to work autonomously, excellent communication skills and good ability manage priorities under pressure as well being very detail oriented
- Role to be based in Houston