224622: Business Analyst I - Houston, TX

Canon Recruiting Group•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities Operations (GFICCO) team provides end-to-end trade control, confirmation, and settlement support across GFICCO businesses, as well as OTC derivative confirmation and settlement services for non-FICC businesses. Within GFICCO, the Commodities Trade Control Team supports trade control, settlement, OTC derivative confirmation and settlement, and commodities operations. The team seeks a Trade Control Analyst to support its expanding Global Commodities business across multiple products and instruments. Full technical training will be provided. This desk-aligned position focuses on trade validation and reconciliation, trade amendments, regulatory and management reporting, process and risk improvement, and issue resolution. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, intellectually curious, detail-oriented, eager to develop, and effective in a fast-paced, diverse, and rapidly evolving environment. The assignment is listed as four months, with a possible extension. It is based in Houston, Texas, with onsite work four days per week during training and a subsequent hybrid schedule requiring at least three days onsite per week. Pay is $33.65 per hour; exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

Strong desire to learn, with demonstrated intellectual curiosity and initiative.
High attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and follow-through.
Sound controls mindset and strong risk awareness.
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a high-energy environment.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of seniority.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize daily workload while maintaining accuracy.
Strong analytical skills, including data reconciliation, investigation, and interpretation.
Logical problem-solving approach, with the ability to take ownership and recommend practical solutions.
Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of commodities experience.
Experience with an ETRM system, such as Endur Openlink.

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 teams.
Support regulatory and management reporting activities as required.
Contribute to process improvement, risk reduction, and control enhancement initiatives.
Respond to ad hoc requests and support broader team priorities as needed.