At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us as a Middle Office Analyst, handling daily P&L reporting and collaborating with global teams.
- Company: Hartree, a leading global merchant commodities firm with a growth mindset.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, outstanding career development, and a stimulating global environment.
- Other info: We value potential and encourage all applicants to apply, regardless of meeting every requirement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced trading environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field; 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We have an opportunity for someone to join us as a Middle Office Analyst to work in a truly global environment, providing daily P&L reporting, exposure analysis and IPV across Hartree’s trading books while partnering closely with traders, risk, IT and global Middle Office teams.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for daily PnL reporting of Hartree trading books. This includes monitoring of transactions, mark-to-market profit and loss (P&L), exposure and Independent Price Verification (IPV).
- Analyze and identify P&L and exposure drivers of various trading books encompassing a wide array of commodities and financial instruments.
- Work with global Middle Office, Risk, Trading/front office and IT to identify and implement opportunities for automation and simplification.
- Handle ad-hoc requests from traders and other stakeholders.
- Update/maintain trading system reference data, from book reporting structure to instrument creation.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience in a commodity trading environment; advanced degrees a plus.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience working in financial or energy risk management with a strong understanding of commodity trading, preferably in crude, gas, refined products or metal markets.
- Ability to proactively spot and solve complex issues with minimal supervision as a self-starter.
- Critical thinker with strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Handle multiple job responsibilities, set priorities, maintain a high level of accomplishment and implement process improvements.
- Ability to synthesize and communicate complex PnL/risk concepts and recommendations in a clear, logical manner to traders and management.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, teamwork and conflict management. Ability to build relationships across function, and ability to challenge front office when necessary.
- Work proficiently in a fast-paced, open-concept trading floor environment.
- Advanced computer skills (e.g. high level of Excel proficiency, VBA, SQL/Python). Ability to design and manage data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI).
We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Our Offer
We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders of commodity trading.
Our Values
Integrity, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship. Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities.
Our Commitment
We are committed to maintaining a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
Middle Office Analyst in London employer: Hartree Partners
Hartree is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment in the heart of London. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders in a truly global setting. Our culture of integrity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship empowers our team members to innovate and make a meaningful impact in the commodities trading sector.
