Trade Support Analyst
Summary
Owns trade data in an Energy Trading and Risk Management system, validates counterparty confirmations, and ensures accurate commercial reporting for a climate-tech company.
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven professional to ensure the accuracy of data entry in our Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system’s data. This role is critical in verifying that all executed trades are accurately reflected between our internal systems and counterparties, and in maintaining the ETRM as the single source of truth for commercial activity. This position sits on our Credit and Risk Team.
Key Responsibilities
(40%) Trade Confirmation & Reconciliation
Review trade confirmations received from counterparties and validate them against trades recorded in the ETRM system
Verify key commercial terms including counterparty, commodity, volume, price, location, and delivery period
Identify discrepancies between counterparty confirmations and internal trade records
Work with traders, schedulers, and counterparties to investigate and resolve discrepancies
Track outstanding confirmations and exceptions through resolution
Maintain accurate documentation and appropriate audit trails
(20%) ETRM Data Integrity
Review and maintain trade information within the ETRM system
Ensure trades are entered completely and accurately and that subsequent changes are properly reflected
Perform routine checks to identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent trade information
Investigate data exceptions and coordinate corrections with the appropriate internal teams
Help ensure the ETRM remains an accurate and current source of trade information for downstream processes
(20%) Credit & Risk Support
Assist with daily and periodic Credit & Risk reporting and controls
Monitor and track exceptions requiring follow-up or escalation
Support the accuracy of information used for credit exposure, risk, P&L, settlement, and other reporting
Assist the Credit & Risk Team with data analysis and reporting as needed
Develop an understanding of the company's credit and risk policies, controls, and commercial activities
(20%) Cross-Functional Coordination
Work closely with traders, schedulers, accounting, settlements, and other internal teams to resolve trade-related questions
Communicate with external counterparties regarding confirmation discrepancies when necessary
Respond to questions regarding trade records and supporting information
Identify recurring issues or opportunities to improve the accuracy and efficiency of existing processes
Why This Role Matters
This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of our trading activity, reducing operational risk and enabling reliable financial and risk reporting. The individual in this position will play a key role in building scalable processes and establishing the ETRM system as a trusted source of truth across the organization.
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Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred
0–3 years of relevant professional experience
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Strong organizational and follow-up skills
Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate their cause, and follow issues through resolution
Comfortable working with detailed and sometimes repetitive information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (coding is not needed)
Ability to learn new systems and understand how data flows between business processes