Trading Assistant

Job Title: Trading Assistant / Deal Entry Analyst Location: Chicago, IL 60606 Pay: $42 - $50.69/hr. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits (401K, Health, Dental, and Vision) through Icon Consultants are available Job Type: 6 – month contract role Role Synopsis The Trading Assistant will be part of the front office commercial trading team and directly assist the Distillates, Biofuels, and High Sulfur trade desks. The position will be primarily responsible for deal capture and deal entry for traders both in the system of record and the trader sheets. This role will also assist additional bench projects as requested. This is a dynamic front office position with direct engagement with the trading bench and can serve as a stepping-stone to a front-line trading role. Key Accountabilities Ensure system of record and trader sheets are promptly updated with new deals including the reconciliation of any discrepancies and follow through to resolution. Perform end-of-day reconciliation between system of record and trader sheets. Also ensure trader marks are properly loaded at end of day. Continuously explore and implement ways to improve current processes and ways of working on the trade desk. Ability to thoroughly understand and interpret the various deals transacted by the trading team and to question any details that do not look accurate, ensuring BP complies with regulatory entry requirements, e.g. timely deal entry and resolution of issues preventing data flow for reporting requirements. Essential Experience and Job Requirements Ability to work under pressure with specified timelines and due dates Attention to detail is key Ability to manage competing priorities Self-motivated Proven interpersonal and communications skills Knowledge of trading deals and commercial terms Ability to improve efficiency and reduce complexity through process improvements Bias towards open thinking and learning Good documentation and organizational skills Willingness to foster a safe and compliant work environment Strong negotiations skills #J-18808-Ljbffr ICON Consultants, LP