Business Analyst (Natural Gas Market Specialist) (f/m/d)

Axpo; Achim; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Business Analyst / Change Manager to optimize operational processes. You will support the development of the Operations Center and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in Economics or Engineering, strong knowledge of gas logistics, and excellent communication skills in both English and German. This role involves collaboration across various departments to enhance efficiency and business continuity.

Qualifikationen

• Strong knowledge of gas logistics processes and tasks, as well as commodity trading.
• Good knowledge of TSO platforms and Exchange platforms.
• Fluent in English and German; knowledge of an Eastern European language is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Ensure market developments are reflected in operational systems.
• Monitor new business requirements and market changes.
• Act as the primary interface between business and supporting functions.
• Drive process improvement to enhance efficiency.
• Support the Business Continuity Manager with updates and backup solutions.

Kenntnisse

Gas logistics processes

Commodity trading

Documentation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Ausbildung

University degree in Economics or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Logistics and trading software

Jobbeschreibung

100% workload | Baden (hybrid work 2 days on-site, 3 days work from home)

Join Axpo as a Business Analyst / Change Manager and play a key role in optimizing operational processes across multiple regions. Work together and support the development of the Operations Center in Bulgaria, drive process automation, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance efficiency and business continuity.

What you will do

• Ensure latest market developments are correctly reflected in operational systems, in close collaboration with the Trading desks, the Gas Operations team in Axpo Bulgaria and IT
• Monitor new business requirements and market changes, initiating and implementing necessary updates to guarantee smooth operations
• Become a Market Expert: Proactively engage with TSOs, DSOs, and SSOs and represent Axpo in key industry workshops, translating external developments into actionable internal strategies
• Master Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary interface between the business and supporting functions (Trading desks, Operations Center Bulgaria, IT, Treasury, Mid Office, Legal), facilitating clear communication and aligned objectives
• Organize workshops, develop improvement measures with Gas Operations, and manage their implementation, involving various Axpo departments
• Drive Process Improvement: Identify and analyze new business requirements and market changes. Then, lead the implementation of necessary system and process updates to boost efficiency and reduce risk within Energy Operations
• Support the Business Continuity Manager by working on ongoing updates and backup solutions to increase operational resilience

What you bring & who you are

• University degree in Economics or Engineering
• Strong knowledge of gas logistics processes and tasks, as well as commodity trading
• Good knowledge of TSO platforms, Exchange platform (e.g., EEX, ICE), and rules and regulations related to gas logistics; knowledge of power logistics in addition would be a big advantage
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for deconstructing complex challenges
• Proactive, independent with the ability to work in a very dynamic and pressurized environment
• Strong self-management and organizational skills
• Capacity to quickly absorb new concepts and technologies
• Teamplayer
• Proficiency with MS Office; solid understanding of logistics and trading software
• Fluent in English and German; knowledge of an Eastern European language is an advantage

About the team:
You will join a motivated and cross-functional team at the heart of Operations Development. We collaborate across countries and departments to improve how Axpo delivers energy solutions in a fast-changing market.