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Trading Analyst – Middle Office | Physical Commodities | Central London (Hybrid)A global leader in the Energy and Commodities sector, managing one of the world’s largest and most diverse energy portfolios, is hiring a Trading Analyst to join their growing Middle Office function. This is a key role supporting daily trading activities with a focus on P&L reporting, trade validation, and exposure analysis across physical and financial commodities.Key Responsibilities of the Trading Analyst - Middle Office:Support the daily production and validation of P&L reports for multiple trading books, ensuring accuracy and consistency of trade and market dataWork closely with traders to clarify trade bookings, strategy execution, and deal amendmentsMonitor and analyse exposure, market risk, and credit metrics, escalating anomalies as necessaryPartner with finance and risk teams during month-end close to reconcile P&L and provide commentary on variances and provisionsAnalyse the impact of FX and interest rates on open positions and P&L, collaborating with Treasury to ensure alignmentContribute to the continuous improvement of systems and processes within the Middle Office to enhance reporting and data integritySupport knowledge transfer across the team by sharing insights and mentoring more junior colleaguesKey Requirements of the Trading Analyst - Middle Office:Must have: Experience in an energy or physical commodities trading environment (e.g LNG, Power, Coal, Freight)Must have: Direct exposure to P&L analysis, trade validation, or market risk reporting within a trading environmentStrong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to work under pressure and handle large datasets with precisionProficiency in Excel and familiarity with trading systems; knowledge of SQL, Python, or VBA is a plusStrong communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with front office, risk, and finance stakeholdersA proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, fast-paced team environmentThis is a hybrid role based in Central London, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If you’re looking to build your career in a commercially focused Middle Office team within a dynamic global trading business, apply now for immediate consideration.