Location: Houston, Texas, United States

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Trading Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the traders by reviewing and recording the transactions, conducting research, and providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for daily trade entries into trading management systems and ERP as they are executed. 
• Check physical and derivatives confirmations from counterparties/brokers and alert traders of any discrepancies.
• Verify the physical and derivatives contract reports and the settlement reports received from Operators against the trader’s records and the ERP system for accuracy.
• Collaborate with the traders to develop an understanding of the market and related counterparties, grades, market movements, and instruments.
• Obtain an understanding of daily operations to enable a better interface between the operations team and trading departments.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the market.
• Support Traders and Analysts in preparing internal reports, filing documents, managing trading records, and market analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or related field. 
• Master's degree preferred in related fields.
• Ideally would have undertaken an internship in a similar role.
• Driven and a desire to learn about the oil trading environment. 
• Experience working in an international oil and gas company is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and technical skills, i.e., Python or other coding tools.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a quick learner.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The Company will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, STEM OPT, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.)

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruitment agencies; therefore, we will not pay a fee for resumes submitted.