Operation Specialist

Position Title: Operation Specialist

Location: Houston, TX

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to the change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 8 months

Job Type: FULL TIME, CONTRACT, HYBRID Wednesday are required to be in office

Pay Range: $22.28/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due the factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

• Commodities Mid-Office/Trade Control experience preferred
• Experience in Gas, Power or Oil a plus
• Trade Validation - Reconcile OTC and Exchange trades to ensure trades are booked accurately against System of Record.

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 & GFX Trade Control Team is seeking a Trade Control Analyst to join our growing team
• This role supports the expanding Global Commodities & GFX 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 - Reconcile OTC and Exchange trades to ensure trades are booked accurately against System of Record.
• Perform trade amendments on T+1 to correct booking errors as needed.
• Investigating and resolving breaks - Working closely with Sales & Trading, Confirmations, Settlements, and Finance to resolve breaks/inquiries.
• Work on adhoc requests

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
• Experience in Gas, Power or Oil a plus
• Knowledge of ETRM system (Endur Openlink) a plus
• Commodities Mid-Office/Trade Control experience preferred.

Keywords:

Commodities, Mid-Office, Trade Control, Trade, trading, OTC, Settlements

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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