Castleton Commodities International · 1 day ago
Product Strategist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCastleton Commodities International is seeking a Product Strategist to join their Product Strategy team. This role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver strategic system enhancements that support trading, risk management, and operational excellence, while managing projects from concept to delivery.
Oil and Gas
Hiring Manager
Chris Dobo
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Python experience preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Castleton Commodities International
Castleton Commodities International is an independent global commodities merchant.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (14)
2024 (9)
2023 (6)
2022 (11)
2021 (17)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.18B2025-11-18Debt Financing· $2.11B
2023-11-15Debt Financing· $2.08B
Leadership Team
Lauren Haymond
Managing Director, Global Head of Talent Strategy
Recent News
2025-04-03
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