Trading Operations Analyst

We are seeking a Trading Operations Analyst to support Goldstrom’s trading desk by overseeing the operational execution and control of physical and financial trades while acting as a key operational interface with banking partners and institutional counterparties.This role sits within Goldstrom’s middle-office function and is designed as a structured development pathway into front-office trading roles based on performance and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Execution & Lifecycle Oversight

·       Oversee the full lifecycle of physical and financial trades from execution through settlement and reconciliation.

·       Act as an independent secondary control function to ensure accurate trade capture and validation of commercial terms.

·       Maintain operational visibility across trade booking, settlement flows, logistics execution, and documentation processes.

Counterparty & Banking Operations

·       Act as a primary operational contact for banking partners, financial counterparties, and trading counterparties.

·       Coordinate settlement and funding-related operational workflows.

·       Issue operational notices and confirmations related to trade execution and settlement processes.

·       Monitor trade-related financial flows and ensure alignment with executed transactions.

·       Support external reconciliation processes with counterparties and banks.

Documentation & Settlement Management

·       Prepare, validate, and track trade confirmations, settlement instructions, and delivery documentation.

·       Ensure documentation accuracy, completeness, and timely issuance.

·       Maintain auditable transaction records in line with internal controls and best practice.

Reconciliation & Financial Control Support

·       Perform daily and periodic reconciliations across:

o   Trade records

o   Invoices and settlement confirmations

o   Physical delivery documentation

·       Identify discrepancies and coordinate resolution with trading, operations, and finance teams.

Reporting & Market Support

·       Produce internal operational and performance reporting including trade margins, cost attribution, and execution metrics.

·       Support market analysis activities including price monitoring and commercial reporting.

·       Maintain Excel-based reporting and reconciliation tools.

Trading Desk Development Pathway

·       Provide operational coverage support to the trading desk where required.

·       Participate in structured training and desk exposure to develop understanding of deal structures, pricing mechanisms, and market drivers.

Candidate Profile

Experience

·       1–4 years experience in commodities operations, trade finance, middle office, settlements, banking operations, or transactional finance roles.

Technical Skills

·       Strong Excel and analytical capability.

·       Working understanding of physical commodity settlement flows and financial transaction processes.

·       High numerical accuracy and strong control discipline.

·       Experience with coding, process automation, or workflow optimisation tools will be considered an advantage

Personal Attributes

·       Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

·       Comfortable operating in fast-paced trading environments.

·       Strong communication skills with institutional counterparties.

·       Commercially motivated with interest in trading roles.

Language Requirements

·       Fluent English (mandatory).

·       Working proficiency in French or Spanish (required) to support engagement with international counterparties in operations, documentation and communications.