Deals Desk Analyst

Analyst - Deals Desk Hybrid Main purpose To provide accurate and timely support across both speculative and physical trading desks, by running well defined processes to enable price and position reconciliation for the global DD team; enabling them to run various pnl , exposure and control reports. Specific tasks would include trade reconciliation with exchange, brokers and clearers, using price publications from various sources to build forward curves and help with various bookkeeping tasks. Progressively develop the capability to independently manage an assigned book encompassing all aspects of trading business, risk and MTM responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Increasing the accuracy of estimated costs ensuring they align with actual cost incurred. Maintain key data that is not automatically managed by IT system rules. Maintain the integrity of data between 2 key systems Facilitate timely daily trade entry to allow Global position to be published earlier. Utilising Excel to produce cross checks to ensure data entry 100% accurate Hedging for speculative trades Required qualifications Graduate in Commerce/Economics with sound understanding of accounting practices and principles Skills Good understanding of Excel is essential. Data management experience Using multiple IT interfaces at once Attributes for success Meticulous attention to detail Flexible with work shifts Team player with good communication skills – verbal and written Fast learner and comfortable operating in a fast paced environment Flexible attitude and self- motivated Department overview The Energy Deals Desk is a critical function within Trafigura's Energy business, sitting at the intersection of commercial trading, operations, finance, and risk management. The department is responsible for the ownership, management, and accurate reporting of deal-level Profit & Loss (PnL) across the energy trading book. The Deals Desk acts as the central control function that ensures all physical trades, derivative hedges, and associated costs are correctly structured, attributed, and reported - from deal inception through to final settlement. The Deals Desk Hybrid team provides centralized support to both speculative and physical desks by performing key operational and control activities as a subset of wider DD function.