Fixed Income Commodites Corporates Sales - Analyst/Associate - Houston

A successful candidate would be able to support the sales professionals on the desk with client coverage and develop a deep understanding of commodities markets, fundamentals, and client flows across the spectrum of Commodities markets. The candidate would work closely with the sales team to provide market analysis and trade support, execute trades, and assist in developing flow and structured hedging solutions for clients. The candidate would work closely with the sales and trading teams to facilitate client business, and specific tasks will include: - Assist with pre and post trade execution - Responsibility for completing quarterly hedging reports summarizing client hedging activity - Write weekly market commentary - Summarize MS Research reports for client distribution - Provide back-up to other salespeople and proactively reach out to clients - Communicate with clients, salespeople and traders on market color and trade execution - Work with middle office and back office on trade reconciliation - Conduct analysis on historical and forward commodities prices - Generate Mark-to-market statements - Work with IT in improving processes and systems - Draft PowerPoint decks for client presentations Undergraduate Degree in economics, finance or quantitative discipline Mastery / strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel required Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment amid the multiple distractions of working on a trading floor; Ability to learn and quickly grasp new concepts Understanding of swaps, options and derivatives products preferred Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $125,000 per year for Analyst, and between $150,000 and $200,000 per year for Associate, at the commencement of employment. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.