Middle Office Analyst - Gas/LNG

Richard, Wayne and Roberts

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Economics, Environmental Impact, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Modeling, Foreign Exchange (FX), Interpersonal Skills, Leading Edge Technology, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Market Analysis, Market Share, Mathematics, Natural Gas, Pricing, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
12 days ago
Risk Control Analyst – Global Energy Markets
Step into a fast-paced, high-impact trading environment where your analysis directly influences strategic decisions across global energy markets. This role is part of a world-class Global Risk Control team that spans Houston, London, and Singapore, working with a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, LNG, NGL, power, emissions, and dry bulk. You’ll collaborate with traders, operations, finance, and compliance teams to help steer a company renowned for its innovation, energy market leadership, and commitment to cutting-edge trading solutions.
Why This Role Is Exciting
  • Join a globally recognized energy trading organization driving innovation in natural gas and LNG markets.
  • Work in a collaborative, high-performing environment where your insights shape trading strategies and risk management decisions.
  • Be part of a team trusted by senior management to provide critical risk analysis across multiple asset classes worldwide.
  • Engage with advanced market analytics, modeling, and reporting, using state-of-the-art tools in energy trading.
  • Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements that directly impact global trading operations.
What You’ll Do
  • Analyze, model, and report market risk for global trading activities, including physical and financial trades, storage, transport, and foreign exchange deals.
  • Monitor trading positions, daily P&L, mark-to-market valuations, and exposure across energy commodities.
  • Develop and maintain risk reporting and analytics to communicate insights to traders and management.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of trading data, including deal validation, pricing, and system reconciliations.
  • Collaborate closely with Front Office, Operations, Back Office, Finance, and Compliance to maintain strong controls and regulatory compliance.
  • Support enhancements to risk models, testing new calculations, and refining assumptions to strengthen risk measurement.
  • Communicate effectively with traders to quantify and explain portfolio risks and support senior management reporting.
What You Bring
  • Degree in finance, economics, mathematics, business, or another quantitative discipline.
  • Strong grasp of risk management principles and valuation models, preferably in commodity markets.
  • High numeracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment with flexible working hours.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

This is a chance to join a high-profile trading operation recognized for global reach, market expertise, and innovation—where your contributions will make an immediate, measurable impact.

About the Company

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Richard, Wayne and Roberts

When Richard, Wayne & Roberts began in 1979, our goal was to operate on a level of professionalism commensurate with that of the companies we work for. We strive to be a business partner, a resource our clients can turn to with confidence to fill key positions in their companies.

Based on our repeat business rate (more than 70 percent of our assignments come from existing clients), we have proven that we are a trustworthy partner. Our recruiters all specialize in a particular industry. Because they do, they know exactly where to start looking for qualified candidates. They also understand special terminology, grasp job requirements quickly, and can better evaluate candidates. Finally, they know what the salary structures are and can help you formulate competitive offers.

We dedicate our work to the development and success of the recruiters we hire, the clients we represent, and the candidates we serve. Richard, Wayne and Roberts' goal is to leave a legacy of lives more fulfilled by our commitment to each of our candidates' and clients' unique talents and needs.

With over 40 years of successful service as a professional search firm, RWR consistently ranks in the Top 5 Permanent Placement Recruiting Firms by the Houston Business Journal; and as one of the Best Professional Recruiting and Executive Search Firms in America, by Forbes.

We recruit on a local, national, and international basis as required for each client engagement.

We are client-focused, keeping you our top priority throughout the placement process.

As an external representative of your company, we assure all candidates are treated with honesty and respect throughout the job search process, and we pride ourselves on communicating feedback promptly.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Accounting and Auditing Services
FOUNDED
1979
WEBSITE
http://www.rwr.com