Trade Support Analyst

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Trade Support Analyst

mid · Corporate Finance

Context & Environment

We are looking for someone who:

• Thrives in a fast‑paced trading environment, demonstrating the ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration across the team.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues, cross‑functional partners, and external counterparts to ensure smooth operational workflows.
• Meets strict industry, regulatory, and contractual deadlines, consistently delivering accurate work to uphold organizational obligations.
• Resolves discrepancies and counterpart issues proactively, leveraging strong analytical skills and resourcefulness to obtain required information.
• Maintains rigorous compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks—including the Dodd‑Frank Act, Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, and related rules—through diligent reporting, monitoring, and attention to detail.

Activities

Trade Management & Validation

• Manage a diverse portfolio of trading counterparts, ensuring accurate and timely support across all activities.
• Verify traders’ deal sheets and electronic reports for all transactions entered into the in‑house trading system (BOOK).
• Confirm daily trades with counterparts and brokers, ensuring BOOK reflects complete and accurate trade data.
• Monitor and validate exchange‑traded positions, limits, and exposures.
• Perform daily trade checks by reconciling confirmations/recaps against BOOK entries and resolving discrepancies promptly.

Settlements, Invoicing & Reconciliation

• Issue invoices to counterparts within industry and contractual deadlines.
• Reconcile counterpart and pipeline invoices in partnership with Operations and Middle Office, resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• Agree settlements, provide timely payment instructions, and deliver accurate cash‑forecasting information to Treasury.
• Support Accounting with aged debt reporting, accrual analysis, and issue resolution.
• Apply payment terms and netting rules within Simba and Contract Management systems.
• Analyze settlement statements in Simba SMS to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Confirmations & Documentation

• Review and distribute incoming/outgoing confirmations generated by the BOOK Confirmation Module or third parties.
• Record confirmations in BOOK and follow up on outstanding items daily.
• Analyze confirmations and settlements for pricing and volume adjustments.
• Partner with IT to expand automation of confirmation workflows.

Regulatory & Market Monitoring

• Monitor and report financial OTC trades to regulators (Dodd‑Frank) within required 24‑hour timelines.
• Track market developments and regulatory initiatives, assessing impacts on settlement, reconciliation, and reporting processes.
• Maintain compliance with audit and regulatory standards through accurate and current process documentation.

Counterpart Onboarding & Support

• Lead the onboarding process for new trading counterparts, ensuring all documentation and system setup requirements are met.
• Provide internal and external support on Trade Support inquiries.
• Mentor junior team members and offer cross‑team assistance as needed.

Projects, Reporting & Improvements

• Contribute to team and individual projects assigned by the Trade Support Manager or Supervisor.
• Produce management reports and conduct ad hoc analysis to support decision‑making.
• Support implementation of new products and markets, including audit‑aligned process documentation.
• Identify and execute process and system improvements, including system testing and desk‑level enhancements.
• Assess operational risks, define mitigation strategies, and set priorities accordingly.

Job Dimension:

Financial

• The Back Office processes ~250,000 trade confirmations and ~35,000 invoices and payments annually, reflecting a high‑volume operational environment.
• Counterparties span upstream and downstream affiliates as well as major energy companies across Europe, the U.S., the Middle East, and Asia.
• Clearing house activity represents an annual turnover of more than USD 12.9 billion, underscoring the scale and financial significance of supported operations.

Non‑Financial

• Operate within Back Office operations in Houston, as part of Global Risk Control, supporting both TGPNA and TGPL activities.
• Work across multiple product types, including natural gas, ethane, shale gas, LNG, and LPG, ensuring broad market and product coverage.
• Provide support and conduct testing for system developments and enhancements, contributing to continuous improvement and operational resilience.
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with regulatory obligations and audit standards.
• Contribute to recurring process‑improvement initiatives, system upgrades, automation efforts, and regulatory adaptation—often requiring cross‑functional collaboration with Risk, Operations, Treasury, and IT teams.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure timely, accurate processing of trade confirmations, invoicing, and payments in accordance with contractual and legal requirements.
• Perform daily integrity checks on the trading book by verifying entries and transactions against brokers, exchanges, and clearing entities.
• Identify and resolve verification discrepancies proactively, escalating issues when needed to mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risk.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams and external counterparts to maintain transparency, provide timely updates, and support collaborative problem‑solving.
• Take full ownership of issues, drive resolution, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding the highest standards of compliance, accuracy, and accountability.

Candidate Profile

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Energy, or a related business discipline.

Industry Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in the Gas, LNG, or broader Energy markets, with a strong emphasis on data analysis.
• Working knowledge of energy commodity markets is highly desirable.

Professional Skills

• Performs effectively under pressure, consistently meeting strict deadlines in a fast‑moving environment.
• Maintains exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, recognizing that errors carry financial and reputational risk.
• Communicates proactively and professionally, demonstrating a strong customer‑service mindset when engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drives innovation and continuous improvement, contributing to process optimization and effective change management.

Technical Skills

• Advanced computer proficiency with strong overall IT capability.
• Expert‑level Excel skills, including VBA for automation and complex modeling.
• Working knowledge of Python for data analysis, workflow optimization, and tool development.
• Proficient in Power BI for building interactive dashboards and analytical reporting.
• Experience with Alteryx for data preparation, transformation, and automation.
• Familiarity with Power Automate for designing and deploying workflow automation.
• Ability to develop scalable tools and reporting solutions that enhance process security, efficiency, and adaptability to evolving business needs.

Additional Information

Domain: Finance

Type of contract: Regular position

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Employer company: ATLANTIC TRADING AND MARKETING INC.