Trading Assistant (Recent Graduate)

Job Details

Location: Houston, Texas, United States | Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for recent graduates who are detail‑oriented and proactive to fill the Trading Assistant role. In this position, you will support traders by reviewing and recording transactions, conducting research, and providing administrative assistance in a fast‑paced environment. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Enter daily trades 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 physical and derivatives contract reports and settlement reports received from Operators against the trader’s records and the ERP system for accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with traders to develop an understanding of the market, counterparties, grades, market movements, and instruments.
• Gain an understanding of daily operations to improve the interface between the operations team and trading departments.
• Work with other internal departments to resolve trade‑related matters.
• Document all financial discrepancies or losses with supporting evidence and communicate them to management.
• Implement and monitor corrective actions to mitigate future financial risks or recurring losses.
• Ensure all data and operational inputs are accurate, timely, and standardized across systems.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the market.
• Support traders and analysts in preparing internal reports, filing documents, managing trading records, and conducting market analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Fluency in English; Mandarin Chinese is preferred.
• Internship or some experience in an oil and gas company preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, e.g., Python or other coding tools.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and a quick learner.

Work Authorization

This position requires permanent, unconditional authorization to work in the United States. Eligible candidates are limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) whose work authorization does not expire, is not subject to renewal, and is not contingent upon any pending application, petition, or adjudication by any government agency. The following do not satisfy this requirement: Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) of any kind, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), DACA, or any other pending immigration proceeding; any non‑immigrant visa status (e.g., H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT); or any other temporary, conditional, or change‑subject work authorization. The company does not offer employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.