205085 Operations Specialist - Houston, TX - Join a Leading Company

POSITION: Operations Specialist I

FULLTIME: 40-Hours

CONTRACT: ASAP (once onboarding clears) – 7/31/2024

LOCATION: Houston, TX (Hybrid 3 days in office, 2 days from home)

SCHEDULE: 8am-5pm

PAY RANGE: $22.28/HR

(Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base pay information is based on market location.)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Currency, Commodities & Derivatives 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 Trade Control Team is seeking a Trade Control Analyst to join our growing team.

This role supports the expanding Global Commodities 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Trade Validation – reconciling trades to ensure trades are booked accurately in the system.
• Performing trade amendments to correct booking errors.
• Investigating and resolving breaks – Working closely with Sales, Trading and Operations to resolve breaks.
• 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
"• Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions
• Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward
• Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs – is a continuous learner
• Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change.
• Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base
• Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world"

• Must have 2-3 years Commodities experience
• Knowledge of ETRM system (Endur Openlink) a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment.
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs
• Use of computers and technology

Here at Canon Recruiting, People are our priority, and we are committed to Include Diversity in every segment of who we are. It is only through our Diversity, we are made a stronger organization, and increase our ability to provide top tier candidates that our clients have come to know Canon for. We have an inclusive environment all employees are celebrated for their unique differences. The different perspectives and experiences of our workforce give us the competitive advantage that is essential for success in an ever-changing market. By promoting inclusion with the same enthusiasm, we devote to quality and competency, and using the experience from a diverse assortment of backgrounds and experiences, Canon is able to improve the services and value we deliver to clients, employees, and customers. At Canon, Diversification and Inclusiveness are much more than a corporate ambition; they are a critical component in our daily corporate life.

Canon Recruiting is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Canon Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Base pay information is based on market location.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our range of benefits may include health care and 401(k) savings plans.
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