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NSB Omega is searching for a Trade Analyst for our MAJOR Oil & Gas Client in Houston, TX.
Assignment Description
The Trade Analyst helps the trade team make confident business decisions by ensuring that positions and physical movements are accurately captured across our system and workflow. The Trade Analyst works with Trading, Scheduling, Commercial Business Services, and Risk to improve deal entry accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Enter trader deals for the US trading desk. Confirm daily trades with trader recaps and broker confirmations to ensure trades are accurately captured and recorded into the company’s trading system.
- Monitor internal transactions involving the US Trading team and ensure in-house deals are entered promptly when required.
- Work to identify and resolve pricing, volume, and contractual discrepancies. Timely address issues identified in the Discrepancy Error Workbench, coordinating with Trading and Scheduling to resolve.
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
- Associated degree
- Proficient in Excel
- Familiarity with trade capture systems used by the organization (S4, Trade66)
- 1 or more years of experience in Commercial or Commercial Support Function
- Detail-oriented with emphasis on accuracy and continual improvement
- Ability to perform under pressure with daily deadlines and deliverables
- Analytical skills to derive and explain anomalies in data
- Documentation skills to record and report on findings to the business
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven written & verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work with and be part of several different teams in an open trade floor environment
Duration
1 Year (With Possibility of Extension)
Location
Houston, TX
NSB Omega is searching for a Trade Analyst for our MAJOR Oil & Gas Client in Houston, TX.
Assignment Description
The Trade Analyst helps the trade team make confident business decisions by ensuring that positions and physical movements are accurately captured across our system and workflow. The Trade Analyst works with Trading, Scheduling, Commercial Business Services, and Risk to improve deal entry accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Enter trader deals for the US trading desk. Confirm daily trades with trader recaps and broker confirmations to ensure trades are accurately captured and recorded into the company’s trading system.
- Monitor internal transactions involving the US Trading team and ensure in-house deals are entered promptly when required.
- Work to identify and resolve pricing, volume, and contractual discrepancies. Timely address issues identified in the Discrepancy Error Workbench, coordinating with Trading and Scheduling to resolve.
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
- Associated degree
- Proficient in Excel
- Familiarity with trade capture systems used by the organization (S4, Trade66)
- 1 or more years of experience in Commercial or Commercial Support Function
- Detail-oriented with emphasis on accuracy and continual improvement
- Ability to perform under pressure with daily deadlines and deliverables
- Analytical skills to derive and explain anomalies in data
- Documentation skills to record and report on findings to the business
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven written & verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work with and be part of several different teams in an open trade floor environment
Duration
1 Year (With Possibility of Extension)
Location
Houston, TX
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in trade analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in international trade, economics, supply chain, or a related field
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools for trade reporting and modeling
- Knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification and customs regulations
- Experience with trade compliance software such as SAP GTS or similar platforms
- Familiarity with free trade agreements, export controls, or import duty programs
- Strong written communication skills for preparing trade reports and regulatory filings
Tips for Your Trade Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to classification systems
Trade analyst roles often require familiarity with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule or Schedule B codes. Mention specific classification work you've done and any relevant commodity chapters you've handled rather than listing trade compliance as a general skill.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists trade analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight data tools in your application
Employers expect trade analysts to work in Excel, SQL, or trade management platforms like SAP GTS or Amber Road. Name the tools you've used in job descriptions, not just skills sections, so your experience is concrete and verifiable.
Target roles by regulatory focus area
Trade analyst postings vary widely between export controls, import compliance, free trade agreement utilization, and sanctions screening. Filter your search by these sub-specializations and apply to openings where the regulatory focus matches your background rather than applying broadly.
Prepare for a case study or data exercise
Many trade analyst interviews include a take-home exercise involving tariff classification, duty calculations, or a brief market brief. Practice walking through a real trade scenario end to end so you can explain your reasoning out loud during a live debrief.
Negotiate using total compensation context
Trade analyst roles in government contracting sometimes have fixed pay bands while private-sector roles offer bonuses tied to cost-savings or compliance outcomes. Ask during the offer stage whether the bonus structure is tied to measurable trade outcomes so you can compare offers accurately.
Trade Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most trade analysts?
JPMorganChase, Northrop Grumman, and MUFG are hiring the most trade analysts right now, with openings concentrated in Illinois, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at large manufacturers, customs brokers, and federal agencies with active import and export operations.
How many trade analyst jobs are remote?
About 73% of trade analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by employer type. Trade compliance and market research roles tend to have the highest remote share, while positions tied to physical customs inspections or government clearances are more likely to require an on-site presence.
How do you become a trade analyst?
Start with a degree in international trade, economics, finance, or supply chain management. Build foundational knowledge of customs regulations, tariff classification, and trade agreements through coursework or certifications such as the Certified Customs Specialist designation. Gain hands-on experience through internships at customs brokers, freight forwarders, or trade compliance teams inside large manufacturers, then apply to entry-level analyst roles that match your regulatory focus area.
Can you get a trade analyst job with little or no experience?
Entry-level trade analyst roles do exist, particularly at customs brokers, freight forwarders, and large retailers with active import programs. Employers hiring junior candidates look for coursework in international trade or customs law, familiarity with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and any project work involving trade data. A relevant internship or a certification like the Certified Customs Specialist credential can substitute for direct work experience in many cases.
What does the trade analyst interview process look like?
Most trade analyst interviews involve a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your regulatory knowledge and analytical background, and a technical round where you may be asked to classify a product, interpret a free trade agreement rule of origin, or walk through a past compliance project. Some employers add a take-home data exercise involving duty calculations or a short trade brief before making a final decision.
Where can I find and apply to trade analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to trade analyst 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 preferred location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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