Functional Analyst - maths & finance

ACENSI; Brussel Hoofdstad; Híbrido; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ACENSI is seeking a Functional and Support Analyst in Brussels to design, document, and support applications for power asset portfolio management and trading. You will collaborate on features, write specifications, and develop testable user stories within a hybrid work setup.

The role demands 5+ years in a related analytical or software field, strong Python/SQL/Excel skills, and familiarity with Azure and Kubernetes to operate cloud-based services and deployments.

Qualificações

• Basic knowledge of financial products, including options life-cycle.
• Understanding of power markets and power plant technologies and their role in asset management and energy trading.
• Proficiency in Python scripting, SQL, and MS Excel.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure) and Kubernetes for application operations.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and analyze business and functional requirements for power asset portfolio management and trading applications.
• Write functional specifications, technical requirements, and end-user support documentation for team applications.
• Develop user stories, acceptance criteria, and business test cases for new features, ensuring correct software development implementation, alignment with business requirements, and proper unit-test coverage.
• Produce comprehensive documentation for delivered systems, tailored to both end users and the team—from onboarding “how-to” guides to high-level end-to end product and process documentation.
• Act as the first line of support for internal clients, onboard users and ensure smooth interaction with team tools.
• Run regression tests manually and automate them with Python(or any other language) scripting.
• Lead application release management process with other teams considering the dependencies
• Follow DevOps, Infrastructure, and Helpdesk subject with other teams.

Conhecimentos

Python scripting

SQL

MS Excel

Azure

Kubernetes

Power markets knowledge

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About The Job

sector :

As a Functional and Support Analyst, you will play a key role in designing, documenting, and supporting critical applications that automate the business process of power asset portfolio management and asset-backed trading. This scope covers all power asset (power plant) technologies including thermal, nuclear, renewable, and battery storage.

ACENSI is looking for a Functional Analyst for one of their clients based in Brussels in the energy sector:

Your Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze business and functional requirements for power asset portfolio management and trading applications.
• Write functional specifications, technical requirements, and end-user support documentation for team applications.
• Develop user stories, acceptance criteria, and business test cases for new features, ensuring correct software development implementation, alignment with business requirements, and proper unit-test coverage.
• Produce comprehensive documentation for delivered systems, tailored to both end users and the team—from onboarding “how-to” guides to high-level end-to end product and process documentation.
• Act as the first line of support for internal clients, onboard users and ensure smooth interaction with team tools.
• Run regression tests manually and automate them with Python(or any other language) scripting.
• Lead application release management process with other teams considering the dependencies
• Follow DevOps, Infrastructure, and Helpdesk subject with other teams

Hard Skills Required

• Basic knowledge of financial products, including options life-cycle (payoff, exercise, etc.).
• Understanding of power markets and power plant technologies and their role in asset management and energy trading (preferred).
• Proficiency in Python scripting, SQL, and MS Excel.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and Kubernetes for application operations (e.g., restarting pods, VMs, and services).

Soft Skills Required

• Strong analytical thinking and synthesis skills: ability to understand, break down complex problems and deliver actionable insights.
• Problem-solving mindset: proactive, creative, approach to resolving challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences.
• Strong team spirit and collaboration

Experience

• Minimum 5 years as a Functional Analyst, Business Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Software Developer, Data Engineer, or Data Scientist.
• Work setup: Hybrid, with at least 3 days per week in the office.

Languages

• English: Fluent (required).
• French or Dutch: Advantageous.