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Middle Office Specialist jobs are open across financial services, asset management, banking, and fintech, from junior analyst to senior specialist level, with common specializations in trade support, risk operations, and derivatives settlement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Position Summary
The Commercial Risk team is part of Marathon’s Middle Office organization and plays a critical role in supporting Marathon’s Supply and Trading functions by providing independent oversight of market risk and trading performance. The team delivers value through the measurement and reporting of market risk associated with commercial trading and hedging activities, as well as through in-depth financial analysis and reporting. This role is essential to understanding daily trading performance and ensuring the organization captures value from its supply and trading operations, leveraging strong financial expertise and commercial acumen.
The team ensures that financial results are aligned with prevailing market conditions, offering an independent perspective on trading outcomes and confirming that activities remain within defined risk limits and governance frameworks.
As part of the team, you will expand your understanding of the oil energy markets. This will include how various oil commodities are priced and how purchase and sale transactions and related transportation costs impact the associated trade. You will also develop a deeper appreciation of how financial instruments are used to hedge and used to minimize the risks associated with the physical side of the transactions. You will gain a better understanding of the concept of price exposure and of Marked to Market (MtM) methodologies and how they apply to the oil energy markets. This role opens future opportunities to join commercial teams to supply and trade commodities in an exciting and expanding company and industry. We are seeking a Senior Commercial Risk Analyst with demonstrated experience in price risk management, either within a Front Office or Middle Office environment, to support this growing area and contribute to the continued evolution of the platform.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily financial analysis on system generated daily MtM trading performance and issues reports on the portfolio priced position and results
- Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders including Middle Office, Accounting, Refining Operations, Schedulers and Traders, designing and enhancing processes and procedures to enable accurate and timely priced position information
- Validate inputs to MtM results for accuracy and consistency with policies and procedures, tests and validates new data sources enabling faster and more accurate compilation of position data
- Develop, maintain, and enhance analytical reports, and perform ad hoc analysis in support of senior management
- Develop and enhance processes and controls to ensure accurate and timely priced position reporting
- Support design, development, and implementation of new activity
- Support team initiatives and ad hoc projects, including internal and external audit requests
- Maintain and deliver weekly and monthly analytical reporting packages
- Test and validate new data sources enabling faster and more accurate compilation of position data
- Provide clear, concise explanations of risk exposures and key drivers impacting portfolio performance and related strategic decisions
- Partner with Accounting and Finance (BP&A) to reconcile and explain variances between risk management and financial reporting
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline required
- Four (4) or more years of experience in analysis of financial results and reporting and/or experience in refinery or supply operations
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience trading or risk managing commodity trading activities
- Ability to use and create Power BI reports preferred
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As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Houston, TexasAdditional locations:
Job Requisition ID:
00025306Location Address:
500 Dallas St Ste 2900Education:
Bachelors (Required)Employee Group:
Full timeEmployee Subgroup:
Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
An exciting career awaits you
At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
Position Summary
The Commercial Risk team is part of Marathon’s Middle Office organization and plays a critical role in supporting Marathon’s Supply and Trading functions by providing independent oversight of market risk and trading performance. The team delivers value through the measurement and reporting of market risk associated with commercial trading and hedging activities, as well as through in-depth financial analysis and reporting. This role is essential to understanding daily trading performance and ensuring the organization captures value from its supply and trading operations, leveraging strong financial expertise and commercial acumen.
The team ensures that financial results are aligned with prevailing market conditions, offering an independent perspective on trading outcomes and confirming that activities remain within defined risk limits and governance frameworks.
As part of the team, you will expand your understanding of the oil energy markets. This will include how various oil commodities are priced and how purchase and sale transactions and related transportation costs impact the associated trade. You will also develop a deeper appreciation of how financial instruments are used to hedge and used to minimize the risks associated with the physical side of the transactions. You will gain a better understanding of the concept of price exposure and of Marked to Market (MtM) methodologies and how they apply to the oil energy markets. This role opens future opportunities to join commercial teams to supply and trade commodities in an exciting and expanding company and industry. We are seeking a Senior Commercial Risk Analyst with demonstrated experience in price risk management, either within a Front Office or Middle Office environment, to support this growing area and contribute to the continued evolution of the platform.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily financial analysis on system generated daily MtM trading performance and issues reports on the portfolio priced position and results
- Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders including Middle Office, Accounting, Refining Operations, Schedulers and Traders, designing and enhancing processes and procedures to enable accurate and timely priced position information
- Validate inputs to MtM results for accuracy and consistency with policies and procedures, tests and validates new data sources enabling faster and more accurate compilation of position data
- Develop, maintain, and enhance analytical reports, and perform ad hoc analysis in support of senior management
- Develop and enhance processes and controls to ensure accurate and timely priced position reporting
- Support design, development, and implementation of new activity
- Support team initiatives and ad hoc projects, including internal and external audit requests
- Maintain and deliver weekly and monthly analytical reporting packages
- Test and validate new data sources enabling faster and more accurate compilation of position data
- Provide clear, concise explanations of risk exposures and key drivers impacting portfolio performance and related strategic decisions
- Partner with Accounting and Finance (BP&A) to reconcile and explain variances between risk management and financial reporting
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline required
- Four (4) or more years of experience in analysis of financial results and reporting and/or experience in refinery or supply operations
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience trading or risk managing commodity trading activities
- Ability to use and create Power BI reports preferred
#TA Corporate
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Houston, TexasAdditional locations:
Job Requisition ID:
00025306Location Address:
500 Dallas St Ste 2900Education:
Bachelors (Required)Employee Group:
Full timeEmployee Subgroup:
Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
- Energy
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in middle office specialist jobs.
- Experience with trade capture, reconciliation, or settlement across one or more asset classes
- Proficiency in systems such as Bloomberg, Murex, Calypso, or similar OMS and risk platforms
- Strong understanding of derivatives, fixed income, or equities trade lifecycles
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related quantitative field
- Ability to investigate and resolve trade discrepancies and breaks under time pressure
- Familiarity with risk reporting, P&L attribution, or regulatory reporting processes
Tips for Your Middle Office Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to operations workflows
Middle office roles sit between front and back office, so your resume needs to show you understand trade lifecycle, reconciliation, and exposure management. Highlight the specific asset classes you've supported, not just the systems you've used.
Certify in relevant risk or operations frameworks
Employers consistently favor candidates with FRM, CFA Level I, or CISI certifications for middle office roles. If you're applying without one, list coursework, internal training, or vendor-specific credentials to signal you know the domain.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists middle office specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by asset class, not just title
A middle office specialist role at an equities firm requires different depth than one covering fixed income or derivatives. Search by asset class keyword alongside the job title to surface openings that actually match your experience.
Prepare to walk through a trade break scenario
Interviewers for middle office roles frequently ask you to explain how you'd identify, escalate, and resolve a trade discrepancy. Practice a clear, step-by-step answer using a real example from your background before you get on a call.
Negotiate on scope, not just compensation
Middle office specialists who accept a narrower book of business often find advancement limited. When you reach the offer stage, clarify which desks you'll support and whether the role has a path toward expanded product coverage or team lead responsibilities.
Middle Office Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most middle office specialists?
The most active employers for middle office specialists right now are State Street, JPMorganChase, and Santander, and the most openings are in New York, Florida, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at large asset managers, prime brokerage desks, and regional banks expanding their operations infrastructure.
How many middle office specialist jobs are remote?
About 62% of middle office specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with on-site roles concentrated at firms that require real-time desk access for trade support. Functions like risk reporting, reconciliation oversight, and client account management tend to have the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a middle office specialist?
Start with a degree in finance, economics, or a quantitative field, then build exposure to trade operations through internships, back-office analyst roles, or operations rotational programs at a bank or asset manager. Learn at least one industry platform, develop fluency in trade lifecycle concepts for a specific asset class, and pursue a credential like FRM or CFA Level I to signal technical depth to hiring managers.
Can I get a middle office specialist job with little or no experience?
Entry-level middle office roles do exist, usually titled operations analyst or trade support associate, and they expect foundational knowledge rather than a full work history. Candidates with strong academic backgrounds in finance, demonstrated familiarity with concepts like mark-to-market, margin calls, or settlement cycles, and even short-term internships at financial firms are competitive for those openings.
What does the middle office specialist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your operations background and asset class exposure, followed by a technical interview where you'll walk through trade lifecycle scenarios, explain how you've handled breaks or discrepancies, and demonstrate system knowledge. Final rounds often involve a panel with the desk head or a risk manager, and may include a short case exercise around reconciliation or P&L analysis.
Where can I find and apply to middle office specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to middle office specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target asset class, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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