Business Analyst

Apex Systems; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a Business Analyst to join their team focused on biofuels and commodity trading. The role involves gathering business requirements, writing user stories, and collaborating with development teams. Ideal candidates are proactive and adapt quickly to complex processes. This long-term contract position will require on-site presence three times a week in London. Competitive benefits are offered, including health and professional development resources.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee stock purchase program

401K with company match

Flexible training programs

Qualifications

• Experience with STS domain preferred.
• Familiarity with biofuels trading or sustainability operations.
• Understanding of back-office processes in commodity trading.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements.
• Write clear and actionable user stories.
• Support sustainability workflows linked to commodity trading.

Skills

Proactive

Adaptability

Stakeholder collaboration

User story writing

Knowledge of commodity trading

Job description

Job Title: Business Analyst - Biofuels & Commodity Trading

Long-term contract

3x a week onsite

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and self-starting Business Analyst to join a dynamic team working on a greenfield biofuels trading platform. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is excited to learn new domains, and can quickly adapt to complex business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.
• Write clear and actionable user stories and present them to development teams.
• Participate in feature design, discovery workshops, and cross-domain collaboration.
• Work closely with QA and development teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Support sustainability and physical operations workflows linked to commodity trading.
• Contribute to the ETRM system design and implementation (experience preferred but not required).
• Assist in prioritizing features and releases under tight timelines.

Preferred Experience

• STS domain experience.
• Exposure to biofuels trading or sustainability operations.
• Background in commodity trading, especially physical trading and oil & gas.
• Experience with physical operations and back-office processes.
• Familiarity with ETRM systems (e.g., Endur, Allegro) is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new domains quickly and apply knowledge effectively.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview:

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.