Optimus

Trade Operations Analyst - Crude & Products

Optimus - Houston, TX, United States

Our client is seeking a Trade Operations Analyst with 3 to 5 years of experience in confirmations, settlements, or trade finance. Candidates with management experience and strong trade lifecycle knowledge may be considered at a higher level.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handle trade verification, confirmations, invoicing, and settlements across crude, refined products, agricultural commodities, and metals.
  • Conduct inventory reconciliation and manage Letters of Credit (LC) processes when applicable.
  • Work with RightAngle (RA) and proprietary systems to ensure accurate transaction processing.
  • Engage daily with external counterparties and internal trading teams on the trade floor.
  • Manage transactions across all transportation modes—pipeline, truck, rail, and vessel/waterborne.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or other similar discipline.
  • 3-5 years of experiencein commodity settlements, confirmations, or trade finance.
  • Familiarity with RightAngle (RA) or other ETRM systems.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with trading teams and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pivot when priorities change.
  • Strong analytical thinking skills
  • Desire to improve processes to create efficiencies




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