Business Analyst (Level I)

Commodities Trade Control Analyst (Business Analyst I)

Job ID: BACJP00224622
Location: Houston, TX 77046
Worksite: 20 Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX 77046
Pay Rate: Up to $35.39/hour (W-2)
Employment Type: Temporary Contract (4 months approved at this time, with potential extension)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite 4 days/week during training, then hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite)
Openings: 1
Start: ASAP – within 2 weeks of acceptance (specific start date required)

Please include the candidate's current location (or relocation intent) on the resume.

Position Overview

The Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities Operations (GFICCO) team provides end-to-end trade control, confirmation, and settlement support. The Commodities Trade Control Team is seeking a Trade Control Analyst to support the growing Global Commodities business across multiple products and instruments. This desk-aligned role focuses on trade validation and reconciliation, trade amendments, regulatory and management reporting, process and risk improvement, and issue resolution. Full technical training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform trade validation by reconciling trades and ensuring accurate system booking.
• Process trade amendments to correct booking errors and maintain accurate trade records.
• Investigate, escalate, and resolve trade breaks in partnership with Sales, Trading, and Operations.
• Support regulatory and management reporting.
• Contribute to process improvement, risk reduction, and control enhancement initiatives.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and support broader team priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of commodities experience (2–3 years preferred).
• Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle.
• Strong analytical skills, including data reconciliation, investigation, and interpretation.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and follow-through.
• Sound controls mindset with strong risk awareness.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; able to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills and a logical, ownership-driven approach to problem solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with an ETRM system such as Endur/OpenLink.
• Trade control, middle office, confirmations, or settlements experience in commodities, energy, or fixed income.