Trade Control Analyst - Commodities

Trade Control Analyst – Commodities (Mid Level)Location: Houston, TXPay Rate: $42.45/hr W2Duration: 12 MonthsStart Date: ASAP – Within 2 Weeks of AcceptanceWork Arrangement: HybridTraining: Onsite 4 days/week, then minimum 3 days/week onsiteDue to business needs, this role requires a specific start date. Candidates must be able to meet the required start timeline.Candidate's current location and relocation/work-location intent must be clearly stated on the resume.Position OverviewThe Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities Operations (GFICCO) team provides end-to-end trade control, confirmation, and settlement support across GFICCO businesses. The team also provides 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 broader commodities operations. The team is seeking a Trade Control Analyst to support the growing Global Commodities business across multiple products and instruments. Full technical training will be provided. The role is desk-aligned and focuses on:Trade validation and reconciliationTrade amendmentsRegulatory and management reportingProcess and risk improvementTrade-break investigation and issue resolutionThe ideal candidate is intellectually curious, detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform 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.Contribute to process improvement, risk reduction, and control enhancement initiatives.Respond to ad hoc requests and support broader team priorities.Required Skills & QualificationsStrong desire to learn with demonstrated intellectual curiosity and initiative.Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and follow-through.Strong controls mindset and risk awareness.Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a high-energy environment.Strong communication and negotiation skills.Ability to build relationships across various levels of seniority.Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.Strong analytical skills, including:Data reconciliationInvestigationData interpretationLogical and structured problem-solving approach.Ability to take ownership and recommend practical solutions.Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle.4–5 years of commodities experience required/preferred. 2–3 years of commodities experience specifically noted as preferred.Experience with an ETRM system, such as Endur/Openlink, preferred.Ideal Candidate ProfileCommodities Operations | Trade Control | Trade Reconciliation | Trade Lifecycle | Trade Breaks | ETRM | Endur/Openlink | Risk & Controls | Regulatory Reporting