What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trading Analyst position at Insight Global?
Position: Market Analyst
Location: 5 days on site in Houston
Type: Permanent
Salary: $100-140k USD
Job Description:
Insight Global is seeking a Market Analyst to support a fast-growing oil commodities and futures brokerage specializing in crude oil, refined products, and physical energy transactions. This role sits directly on a high-volume trading desk and is heavily focused on backend analytics, real-time trade entry, and flawless execution of physical product trades rather than trading or brokerage progression. You will be responsible for accurately capturing, validating, and submitting trade data for physical energy transactions under strict regulatory time windows, maintaining pricing structures, and ensuring trades are booked correctly and error-free in rapidly moving markets. This is a mission‑critical role with zero tolerance for mistakes, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves precision-driven work, and wants long-term stability in an analyst seat rather than a path into trading. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Houston, Texas (5 days/week).
Required Skills & Attributes
- 2-5 years of experience as an analyst in oil and gas, trading or related environments
- Excel & Power BI expertise with the ability to manage complex data sets and build dynamic dashboards
- Multitasking under pressure, thrive in a fast-paced, real-time trading environment
- Detail-oriented, organized with a strong attention to detail, compliance with the regulatory body in trade documentation and reporting is top priority.
Nice to have:
- Energy market exposure, ideally 1–3 years in oil/gas, futures, or commodities analysis
- Series 3 license or willingness to pass the exam as a condition of employment
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000