Capital Markets Business Analyst - Business Enablement Operations in Charlotte, NC

Zions Bancorporation
Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NYSE: ZION) is a premier financial services company with ~$100B in assets operating through 8 brands in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. With a leading market share in small and middle-market banking, the Bank’s 500+ client managers and 200+ wealth advisors have vigorous client development strategies that feed into Zions Capital Markets.
Zions Capital Markets
Zions Capital Markets provides targeted, client-driven financing and advisory solutions to help companies across our markets raise capital efficiently and execute strategic transactions effectively. Our approach is simple – help clients we know connect and tell their story to investors we know well.
Zions Capital Markets brings “bulge bracket” solutions to the business customers of our local affiliates, as the platform is continually expanding our product capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our client base. The platform currently has teams of experienced professionals operating from offices in Salt Lake City, Houston, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, and Orange County.
We are looking for a Capital Markets Business Analyst - Business Enablement Operations in Charlotte, NC. About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Commodity Derivatives Operations Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise supporting the full trade lifecycle for commodities and related derivatives, strong product knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with front office, technology, risk, and external counterparties. This individual will help ensure smooth daily operations, strengthen controls, and contribute to workflow and system improvements as the business evolves.

Essential Functions:
Support the end‑to‑end trade lifecycle primarily for commodity derivatives -including trade capture, confirmation, settlements, valuations, and P&L reconciliation—while also providing secondary coverage for interest rate products
Perform daily operational processes for financial commodities (e.g., oil, gas, power, metals, agriculture)
Reconcile positions, exposures, and cash flows across internal systems and external counterparties
Investigate and resolve breaks related to trade data, collateral, pricing, and settlements
Work closely with the front office, risk, finance, and technology on trade issues, product launches, and system enhancements
Monitor and maintain compliance with internal controls, regulatory reporting requirements (OCC, FINRA, MSRB, CFTC, SEC, BASEL, etc.), and industry standards
Drive process efficiency by identifying control gaps, proposing improvements, and supporting automation initiatives
Support onboarding of new products, markets, clearing brokers, or trading workflows
Occasional travel to office locations with Capital Markets team members and/or business constituents/strategic enablers

Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related field and 5+ years of Business Management, Management Consulting, Business Operations and/or Project Management experience in Financial Services. A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
5+ years of experience in a commodity trading or derivatives operations environment
Strong understanding of commodity markets (physical and/or financial) and associated derivative products (swaps, futures, options)
Solid knowledge of trade lifecycle processes, confirmations, clearing, settlements, and reconciliations
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to investigate complex issues
Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently without direct supervision
Proven ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to prioritize across multiple deadlines in a fast-moving trading environment
Familiarity with collateral management and margin processes
Background supporting energy, commodities, or metals trading desks
Experience with ETRM/CTRM systems (e.g., Calypso, Endur, Spectrum, Bloomberg, Etc.)

Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – START DAY ONE!
Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption Assistance
Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts
Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
Employee Ambassador preferred banking products