• Operates in a fast‑paced trading environment that requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective interaction with colleagues, cross‑functional departments, and external counterparts.
• Strict adherence to industry and contractual deadlines is required to meet organizational obligations.
• Problem‑solving responsibilities include reconciling discrepancies and resolving counterparty issues by proactively gathering necessary information.
• Compliance with regulatory frameworks—including the Dodd‑Frank Act, Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, and other applicable rules—requires diligence, accuracy, and close attention to detail in all reporting and monitoring activities.

The role requires ensuring the timely and accurate processing of trade confirmations, invoicing, and payments in accordance with contractual and legal requirements. It involves conducting daily checks to maintain the integrity of the trading book by verifying entries and transactions against brokers, exchanges, and clearers. The jobholder must proactively identify and resolve trade‑verification errors and escalate issues when necessary to mitigate risk. Effective and proactive communication with internal teams and external counterparts is essential to maintain transparency, provide timely updates, and support collaborative problem‑solving. The position also requires taking ownership of issues, driving resolution, and contributing to continuous improvement while upholding the highest standards of compliance, accuracy, and accountability to protect the organization from financial and reputational risk.

Financial

• The Back Office processes approximately 250,000 trade confirmations and 35,000 invoices and payments each year.
• Counterparties include upstream and downstream affiliates, as well as major energy companies across Europe, the U.S., the Middle East, and Asia.
• Clearing‑house activity represents an annual turnover of more than USD 12.9 billion.

Non‑Financial

• Operate within Back Office operations in Houston as part of Global Risk Control, supporting both TGPNA and TGPL activities.
• Work across multiple product types, including natural gas, ethane, shale gas, LNG, and LPG.
• Provide support and conduct testing for system developments and enhancements.
• Participate in regular internal and external audits and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Contribute to ongoing projects and initiatives focused on process improvement, system upgrades, automation, and regulatory adaptation, often requiring cross‑functional collaboration with Risk, Operations, Treasury, and IT teams.

Trade Management & Validation

• Manage a portfolio of trading counterparts.
• Verify traders’ deal sheets and electronic reports for all trades entered into the in‑house trading system (BOOK).
• Confirm daily trades with counterparts and brokers to ensure accuracy in BOOK.
• Monitor and validate exchange‑traded positions and limits.
• Perform daily trade checks by matching counterpart confirmations and recaps against internal records.

Settlements, Invoicing & Reconciliation

• Issue invoices to counterparts within industry and contractual deadlines.
• Reconcile counterpart and pipeline invoices in partnership with Operations and Middle Office, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Agree settlements with counterparts, provide timely payment instructions, and deliver cash‑forecast information to Treasury.
• Support Accounting with aged‑debt reporting, accrual analysis, and issue resolution.
• Apply payment terms and netting rules within Simba and Contract Management systems.
• Analyze settlement statements in the Simba SMS system to ensure accuracy.

Confirmations & Documentation

• Review and distribute incoming and outgoing confirmations generated by the BOOK Confirmation Module or third parties.
• Record confirmations in BOOK and follow up on outstanding items daily.
• Analyze confirmations and settlements for pricing and volume adjustments.
• Collaborate with IT to automate confirmation processes where possible.

Regulatory & Market Monitoring

• Report financial OTC trades to regulators (Dodd‑Frank) within 24 hours of execution.
• Monitor market developments and regulatory initiatives, assessing their impact on settlement and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure compliance with audit and regulatory standards through accurate process documentation.

Counterpart Onboarding & Support

• Lead the onboarding process for new trading counterparts.
• Provide internal and external support on Trade Support inquiries.
• Mentor junior team members and assist colleagues as needed.

Projects, Reporting & Improvements

• Participate in team and individual projects assigned by the Trade Support Manager or Supervisor.
• Produce management reports and conduct ad hoc analysis.
• Support the rollout of new products and markets, including process documentation aligned with audit and compliance requirements.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements, including system testing and desk‑level enhancements.
• Assess operational risks, define mitigation measures, and set priorities.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Energy, or a business‑related field.

Industry Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in the Gas, LNG, or broader Energy markets with a strong data‑analysis component.
• Knowledge of energy commodity markets is highly desirable.

Professional Skills

• Ability to work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in an environment where errors carry financial and reputational risk.
• Effective, proactive communication skills with a customer‑service mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, manage change, and improve processes.

Technical Skills

• Advanced computer proficiency with strong IT capabilities.
• Expertise in Excel, including VBA.
• Working knowledge of Python for data analysis and process optimization.
• Proficiency in Power BI for building interactive dashboards and reports.
• Experience using Alteryx for data preparation and automation.
• Familiarity with Power Automate for workflow automation.
• Ability to develop new tools to secure and optimize processes and to build reports that adapt to evolving business needs.