Settlements Analyst

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We have an opportunity for someone to join us as a Settlements Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for validating trade information and updating our various trading systems with actual movement data based on supporting documentation received from counterparties an service providers.

Role Overview

Position Title: Settlements Analyst

Business area: Corporate Services

Function: Operations

Location: New York, NY

Position Type: Full-time,

Schedule: Hybrid

Business Overview

Founded in 1997, Hartree Partners is a New York-based global energy and commodities firm with over 50 offices and counting worldwide. The firm has over 600 employees in its core trading business and 5,000 employees across the entire business. Hartree is privately owned by its founding partners, senior staff members and Oaktree Capital.

Hartree is uniquely positioned to capitalize on opportunities across trading, asset investments, and acquisitions. The firm’s commercial activities span commodities, environmental products, asset management, advisory services and infrastructure solutions. These businesses are supported by a centralized operating model including risk, technology, operations, finance, HR, legal and compliance, ensuring strong governance and effective execution.

As a growing and evolving firm, Hartree continues to expand its commercial footprint, invest in new assets, and build new capabilities to meet emerging market opportunities. This growth mindset shapes our culture and attracts people who want to innovate, build, and drive meaningful impact.

Key Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with Schedulers, Traders, and Middle Office teams to verify trade details, confirm product movement timing, and resolve trade discrepancies
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Review pricing, prepare, and issue invoices for both provisional and final settlements
• Ensure all payments are processed using accurate and approved banking instructions
• Validate and maintain new Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs) in Fenergo in accordance with established procedures and control
• Prepare and submit settlement packages to support payment processing and cash flow forecasting
• Liaise with counterparties to obtain confirmation of daily cash receipts and proactively follow up on outstanding or failed payments
• Perform OTC settlement activities, including settlement analysis, preparation of invoices and credit notes, and confirmation of settlement transactions
• Process foreign exchange (FX) settlement transactions as required, ensuring timely and accurate execution
• Support departmental and cross-functional initiatives by participating in special projects and performing additional duties as assigned by management

Experience, Competencies, Skills and Education

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, prioritize tasks, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to accommodate varying work schedules and business needs.
• Experience with coding, scripting, or data automation tools is a plus.

We recognize 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 ever 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.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, work location, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focused on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.