Trading Assistants - Recent Graduates in Houston, Texas at Unipec America Inc

Location: Houston, Texas, United States

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

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily trade entries into trading management systems and ERP as they are executed.
• Check physical and derivatives confirmations from counterparties/brokers and alert traders of any discrepancies.
• Check physical and derivatives contract reports and the settlement reports received from Operators against the trader’s records and the ERP system for accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with the traders to develop an understanding of the market and related counterparties, grades, market movements, and instruments.
• Obtain an understanding of daily operations to enable a better interface between the operations team and trading departments.
• Collaborate closely with other internal departments to resolve trade-related matters.
• Ensure that all financial discrepancies or losses are documented with supporting evidence and communicated to management.
• Implement and monitor corrective actions to mitigate future financial risks or recurring losses.
• Ensure that 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 market analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The Company will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, STEM OPT, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.)

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruitment agencies; therefore, we will not pay a fee for resumes submitted.