Job Description:

We are seeking a Business Analyst with 5-7 years of experience to join our team and support our trading operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of trading systems and processes with specific expertise in backoffice operations , including market risk, credit risk, accounting, invoicing, and settlements . This role will be pivotal in identifying tools, analyzing data flows, and streamlining processes to ensure operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and document existing backoffice trading processes , tools, and workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business units to gather requirements and define solutions.
• Identify appropriate tools and systems to improve trading operations, data management, and reporting.
• Develop diagrams, process flows, and data flow models to visualize and optimize operations.
• Quickly analyze data sets to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Capture detailed notes during meetings and translate them into actionable insights.
• Partner with IT and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of tools and systems.
• Support testing, validation, and implementation of new processes or software solutions.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst , preferably in the trading industry .
• Strong knowledge of trading backoffice operations such as market risk, credit risk, accounting, invoicing, and settlements .
• Hands-on experience with process modeling tools and diagramming software (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).
• Ability to quickly analyze data , create insights, and make recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for capturing and translating business requirements.
• Proficiency in tools for data visualization and reporting .
• Familiarity with power trading markets and their operations is highly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with trading platforms and software is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with energy trading and risk management (ETRM) systems .
• Background in power trading and associated regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of SQL , Excel , or other data analysis tools.
• Proven track record of improving processes and delivering solutions for trading operations.