Senior Settlements Analyst - Natural Gas

Optimus - Houston, TX, United States

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Settlements Analyst to join our growing natural gas team. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end settlement processes related to physical and financial natural gas transactions. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of commodity trade lifecycle management, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with trading, scheduling, accounting, and risk teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and settle physical and financial natural gas transactions across various pipelines and counterparties
  • Ensure accurate and timely settlement of daily, monthly, and intra-month trades
  • Reconcile invoices and resolve discrepancies related to volume, price, fees, and contractual terms
  • Collaborate with front, middle, and back-office teams to ensure alignment across the trade lifecycle
  • Maintain and audit trade data in the ETRM system and ensure compliance with internal controls
  • Prepare and distribute settlement reports, aging reports, and payment schedules
  • Interface with external counterparties to manage payment inquiries and dispute resolution
  • Support audit and regulatory requests related to settlements and transaction history
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Energy Management, or a related field
  • 4–7 years of experience in energy commodity settlements, preferably natural gas
  • Strong working knowledge of physical gas markets and pipeline transportation systems
  • Familiarity with ETRM platforms (e.g., Endur, Allegro, RightAngle)
  • Solid understanding of trade confirmations, pricing, and scheduling impacts on settlements
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general data management tools




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