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Sr Manager, Commercial Trade Analytics

Houston, TX

full time

On-site

Oil and Gas

About This Job

Sr Manager, Commercial Trade Support Overview:

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing commercial operations and ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams. The position manages a team of Trade Analysts and ensures that all trading activities and commercial processes adhere to internal controls, compliance standards, and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

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Oversee adherence to trading mandates and risk management policies, including position tracking, trade validation, and P&L accuracy.

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Lead and develop a team of analysts, providing coaching, performance evaluation, and strategic direction.

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Identify and implement process improvements to drive operational synergies across commercial, operations, finance, and technology functions.

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Coordinate compliance activities and support internal/external audits for control frameworks such as SOX.

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Manage onboarding for new business activities, defining scope, tracking project metrics, and aligning deliverables with commercial objectives.

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Build commercial models to support new business evaluation and integration.

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Deliver management reporting including executive memos, business reviews, and variance analyses.

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Support budget planning and challenge commercial assumptions underlying forecasted performance.

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Ensure consistent compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and risk frameworks within the trading function.

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Validate and support accurate daily/monthly P&L reporting provided by middle-office functions.

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Develop reporting tools and KPIs to monitor team performance and trading activity.

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Model leadership behaviors that promote accountability, collaboration, and customer-centric service.

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Provide analytical support and perform additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

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Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (required)

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MBA or equivalent experience (preferred)

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7+ years of experience in commodities or energy trading, commercial operations, or related industry

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5+ years in a leadership or management role

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Right Angle subject matter expert (ETRM)

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Strong understanding of commodity markets, including physical and financial products

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Familiarity with hedging strategies, market risk, and trading desk support

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Proficient in trade lifecycle management and cross-functional collaboration

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Experience with analytics, business process improvement, and reporting

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Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong Excel and reporting tool capabilities

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Proven ability to mentor, motivate, and lead a diverse team

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Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills

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Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments managing multiple priorities

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Strong sense of integrity, discretion, and accountability in handling sensitive information

Sr Manager, Commercial Trade Analytics

About This Job

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