Trade Assistant

Xpansiv · United States

Evolution Markets, an Xpansiv Company, is a dynamic and growing company offering unique career opportunities in energy and environmental trading markets for qualified professionals. If you have experience in commodity markets and are interested in joining an industry leader with a global perspective, an award-winning reputation, and a forward-looking management team, we want to hear from you. Formed in 2000, Evolution Markets has become the green markets leader, leveraging its unrivaled experience and knowledge on behalf of participants in the global carbon, emissions, renewable energy, and over-the-counter (OTC) power, natural gas, oil, nuclear fuel, and biofuels markets. We provide strategic financial and industry-leading transactional and advisory services, including net zero advisory, structured transactions, and data and analytics. Position Summary: We are looking for an ambitious, hardworking individual to act as a trade assistant/operations support for its growing team of brokers, serving various commodity markets. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking employment in the commodity markets, working with seasoned industry professionals in a dynamic work environment. This is an onsite position based in Houston, TX, While Plains, NY or NYC \nEssential Functions

• Support brokers on Multiple Brokerage desks with trade execution follow-up and administration;
• Ensure that all Daily trades are entered into required trading and proprietary systems, within the required time as per Exchange Rules
• Review daily trade blotters and report information on a daily basis;
• Enter daily Price Information into internal systems
• Act as back-up to other members of the operations team, and assist with special operations/trade
• Assist in KYC & onboarding of new customers

• 3+ years of experience in commodity markets as a trade assistant and or operations support
• Knowledge of and Experience with Commodities products a plus
• The ideal candidate will have an interest in and understanding of global energy commodity and financial markets, including markets infrastructure.
• Candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills; include proficiency with relevant energy commodity trading software and data systems.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with futures clearers (FCMs)
• Experience with Trade Entry (ICE, CME, Nodal) systems a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required. Experience with Salesforce a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree in business is preferred.
• Detail and results oriented with strong communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, and work well in a tight-knit team environment.