Trade Desk Analyst

Responsibilities

• Analyze the firm's portfolio of physical commodity trades and assess exposure to movements in commodity, interest rate, and FX markets
• Design and execute derivative strategies (futures, options, OTC instruments) to manage market risk on a portfolio level
• Provide real-time pricing, risk management, and structuring support to physical trading teams
• Monitor valuation and risk models across our physical and financial portfolio
• Develop and maintain counterparty relationships with brokers, banks, and trading houses
• Support the development and pricing of new products and structured tools for physical trading clients
• Handle client interaction on order placement, execution, and fills with professionalism and urgency

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in commodity trading, derivatives execution, or risk management
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with futures, options, and/or OTC derivative instruments
• Strong understanding of financial concepts: derivatives pricing, risk management, hedging strategy, and portfolio-level thinking
• Ability to operate independently in fast-moving markets while maintaining discipline around risk controls
• Strong communication skills, as you'll be interfacing with physical traders, counterparties, and senior leadership daily