Product Strategist

Associate Director at Castleton Commodities International LLC

Our Product Strategy team is hiring a Product Strategist in our Houston, TX or Stamford, CT office. This role will partner with Merchant Operations, Finance, Technology, and other cross-functional teams to deliver strategic system enhancements that support trading, risk management, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the full commodity transaction life cycle, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage projects from concept to delivery.

• Collaborate and at times lead initiatives with teams across the firm to design and implement solutions that support organizational needs, including new product configuration, trading reference data architecture / setup, and process / data flow analysis.
• Liaise with developers for IT development or support as needed.
• Oversee the configuration, integration, and optimization of ETRM systems to support front, middle, and back-office functions.
• Develop and maintain reporting and analytics solutions in Power BI.
• Leverage Python (preferred) for automation, data integration, and advanced analytics initiatives.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing, deployment, and training for new system features and enhancements.
• Maintain a strong understanding of sources, uses, and controls of data across the enterprise, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience working with ETRM systems in a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or Project Management capacity.
• Experience or knowledge of the commodity transaction life cycle execution, including trading, positions, mark-to-market & P&L management (including FX exposure).
• Experience in or more of the following areas: confirmations, credit exposure / margin management, scheduling, settlements, invoicing, P&L and accounting.
• Understanding of forward and settlement pricing (including FX, IR, and volatilities) for the valuation of US and European power, gas, and oil liquids futures, swaps, physicals, and options.
• Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and visualization;
  Python experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies and product model approaches.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; proven ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Demonstrated track record of ownership, accountability, and delivery on complex initiatives.
• Experience working in energy trading environments with multi-commodity exposure.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-intensity environment including open-floor plan if applicable to the position, with timely responsiveness and the ability to work beyond normal business hours when required.

• Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits
• Employee assistance & wellness programs
• Parental and family leave policies
• CCI in the Community:
  Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.
• Charitable contribution match program
• Tuition assistance & reimbursement
• Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards
• Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities
• Competitive paid time off
• Continued learning opportunities

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