Payton Clark
Alvin,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Market Risk Analyst with experience supporting front-office trading desks, specializing in Chemicals and Special Products. Proven ability to analyze daily P&L, monitor price exposure, and assist in the implementation of SAP as a trading and risk management system. Strong cross-functional team player with exposure to trade flow, system testing, and operational controls. Seeking to leverage analytical and systems knowledge in a Position Keeper role to support trade execution and desk efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Risk Analyst - Chemicals & Special Products
Aramco Trading Americas
Houston, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Partner with traders to monitor and explain daily P&L, positions, and price exposure across the Chemicals and Special Products desks, analyzing trade structures and key market drivers.
- Supporting SAP implementation by validating deal capture, daily P&L reporting, price exposure reports, and pricing curves to ensure accurate system reporting and position integrity.
- Collaborate with back office teams during month-end close to reconcile and post accounting numbers, ensuring accuracy of trade P&L and alignment with financial reporting standards.
- Taking initiative to enhance an Excel-based tool to automate risk reporting, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy of analytics.
Analyst – Demurrage & Marine Claims
Aramco Trading Americas
Houston, TX
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Analyzing marine & demurrage claims, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, charter parties, and shipping regulations.
- Detailed inputting of voyages into Veson IMOS Platform, further verifying claim calculations for the P&L.
- Preparing detailed claim summaries for management, tracking performance metrics, and identifying key trends.
- Collaborating with internal teams (trading, legal, operations) to resolve disputes and streamline claim management processes.
- Negotiating claim settlements and resolving discrepancies, mitigating $7 Million in potential costs.
Education
Bachelors in Business Administration - Finance
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX, US05-2024
Skills
- SAP
- Mark-to-Market (MTM)
- Price exposure control
- Excel
- Zema
- Opis Chemical Market Analytics
- LSEG
- Argus
- Veson IMOS Platform
- RightAngle
- Navarik
- Salesforce
Timeline
Market Risk Analyst - Chemicals & Special Products
Aramco Trading Americas
01.2025 - Current
Analyst – Demurrage & Marine Claims
Aramco Trading Americas
06.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelors in Business Administration - Finance
Texas A&M University