Trade Compliance Analyst/Sr. - Power/Algorythmic Trading

Job ID#: 38116

Trade Compliance Analyst / Senior – Power / Algorithmic Trading

? Company Overview

Leading global merchant commodities firm specializing in energy, commodities, and related markets .

? Job Summary

Member of the Compliance team reporting to the Head of Compliance (Houston, TX) .

The Compliance Analyst plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing governance, controls, and regulatory frameworks related to derivatives and commodities trading .

This role supports a wide range of regulatory obligations across multiple commodities and financial trading activities, including position limits, regulatory recordkeeping, and training initiatives .

The position works closely with stakeholders across:

• Front Office (Trading)
• Operations
• Middle & Back Office
• Credit
• IT

to identify, monitor, and manage regulatory risk across derivatives and physical commodity trading activities .

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter interested in learning how trading, regulation, and compliance frameworks intersect in a fast-paced energy environment .

? Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Support compliance with financial and physical regulations (CFTC, FERC, ISOs, ERCOT, PUCT)
• Monitor and coordinate exchange position limits and reporting requirements
• Track and communicate exchange rule updates (ICE Futures US, CME Group MRANs)
• Draft and distribute compliance communications related to trading activities
• Review and update compliance policies and procedures
• Support trade surveillance and communications monitoring
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, investigations, and remediation actions
• Contribute to compliance risk metrics and reporting frameworks
• Support compliance training programs and execution
• Help improve compliance controls, systems, and tools
• Collaborate across business functions to strengthen governance frameworks
• Additional duties as assigned

? Requirements – Education, Competencies & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field
• Experience in energy trading or financial markets
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive problem-solving mindset
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams

? Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in power or natural gas markets
• Exposure to algorithmic or electronic trading environments
• Experience with tools such as Power BI, Python, Alteryx, or similar platforms

? Compensation

• $150K+ base salary + competitive bonus

? Qualified Inquiries

Lauren McDonald – [email protected]
Roger Reyna – [email protected]

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