Commodities Trade Operations Analyst - Geneva
Job Title: Trade Operations Analyst at Leading Commodities Trading Company
Location: Geneva (office-based)
Industry: Global Trading / Multi‑Asset
The Role
A high‑impact role supporting trading activity across futures, options and OTC markets. Sitting close to the desk, you'll analyse positions, investigate P&L drivers, manage lifecycle events, and ensure accurate trade capture and reconciliation across global exchanges.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage futures, options and OTC transactions across global markets
- Provide real‑time desk support: resolve trade breaks, position discrepancies, unexpected P&L movements
- Analyse trading activity, spreads and lifecycle events (exercises, assignments, resets)
- Oversee confirmations, amendments and lifecycle management for brokered and OTC trades
- Use platforms such as CME Direct, WebICE, Trayport and TT
- Support margin calculations, complex strategies and settlements
- Identify process improvements within trading operations
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience in trade operations across power/gas/commodities (Particularly Freight & Agri)/FX futures & options
- Deep understanding of derivatives behaviour, spreads and P&L drivers
- Familiarity with major global exchanges and clearing operations
- Confident working directly with traders in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong Excel ability and data‑analysis mindset
- Proactive, detail‑driven, collaborative
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