Sr Analyst, Trading Risk

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

This Houston, Texas, role will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the commodities trading desk, ensuring accurate trade capture, validation, and processing, managing risk exposures, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of commodities markets, trading operations, and risk management principles.

• Trade Support: Ensure accurate and timely capture, validation, and processing of commodity trades (e.g., crude oil, natural gas, metals, agriculture) across various instruments (e.g., physical, futures, options, swaps).
• Reconciliation: Perform daily reconciliation of trading activity between front office trading systems, middle office systems, and clearing brokers/exchanges. Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Risk Management: Monitor and report on key risk metrics, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk. Assist in the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Position Reporting: Generate daily and ad-hoc position reports, providing accurate and timely information to traders, management, and other stakeholders.
• P&L Attribution: Generation of daily and monthly P&L attribution, ensuring accurate reflection of trading performance.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control within the middle office function.
• System Support: Work closely with IT and other stakeholders to support and enhance trading and risk management systems.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of relevant regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (e.g., Dodd-Frank, EMIR).
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with front office traders, risk management, finance, accounting, and other internal and external stakeholders (e.g., brokers, clearing houses).
• Project Participation: Participate in various projects related to new product launches, system implementations, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance required
• Master’s degree in finance preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years energy trading experience required
• Strong understanding of commodities markets (e.g., energy, metals, agriculture) and trading instruments (e.g., physical, futures, options, swaps).
• Proficiency in trade capture, validation, and processing systems.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and methodologies.
• Experience with P&L attribution and position reporting.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., Dodd-Frank, EMIR).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.  
• Experience with relevant trading and risk management systems (e.g., RightAngle, PDI, AS400) is a plus.
• This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• We are seeking applicants with a local presence in Houston, TX, or the surrounding communities.

Additional Information

Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision

401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Fuel Discount

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Gym and Cafeteria

Weekly Pay

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines