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MO Trade Control Professional MKTS - Global Operations

Houston, Texas

Job Description:

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Job Description:

The Currency, Commodities & Derivative Operations (CCDO) team perform end to end trade control, confirmation and settlements processes across CCDO businesses and provides utility OTC derivative confirmation and settlement services for non FICC businesses. Within CCDO, the teams provide multiple services such as CCDO trade control, settlement, Over the Counter (OTC) derivative confirmation and settlement, and commodities operations. The Commodities Trade Control Team is seeking a Trade Control Analyst to join our growing team. This role supports the expanding Global Commodities business covering multiple products, and instruments. Full technical training will be provided. Our role is focused on supporting the trading desk, and being responsible for trade validation/ reconciliation, trade amendments, regulatory & management reporting, process and risk improvement and issue resolution. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is intellectually curios, keen to develop, and has a great attention to detail all whilst working in a fast paced, diverse and rapidly evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Trade Validation – reconciling trades to ensure trades are booked accurately in the system.

• Performing trade amendments to correct booking errors.

• Investigating and resolving breaks – Working closely with Sales, Trading and Operations to resolve breaks.

• Work on ad-hoc request

Requirements

• Keen desire for learning and intellectual curiosity

• Detail oriented

• Good controls mind set and risk appetite

• Experience working to tight deadlines

• Good communication and negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of seniority

• Excellent organizational skills are required with the ability to prioritize daily workload whilst working accurately in a high-energy environment

• Keen analytical skills including data reconciliation and interpretation

• Logical approach to problem solving - taking ownership and offering practical solutions.

• Must have 2-3 years Commodities experience

• Knowledge of ETRM system (Endur Openlink) a plus

Other Qualifications

• Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions

• Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward

• Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs – is a continuous learner

• Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change.

• Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base

• Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

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