ETRM Business Analyst

Vallum Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in London seeks an experienced business analyst specializing in LNG or Bulk Commodities. The role involves engaging with diverse teams to document and deliver system requirements, define functional processes, and support system testing. Candidates should have a numerate degree and strong experience with ETRM systems, particularly Openlink applications. This position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in LNG or Bulk Commodities is ideal.
• Hands-on experience with LNG contracts and ETRM systems.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with Openlink applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide business and systems analysis services.
• Engage with various teams for requirements.
• Define and implement functional processes.

Skills

Experience in LNG or Bulk Commodities

Understanding of commodity contract structures

Experience with ETRM systems

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Numerate degree or equivalent experience

Education

Numerate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Openlink applications

ETRM systems

Job description

Overview

(Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Provide business and systems analysis services to high-profile clients.
• Engage with Front, Middle, Back Office, Operations, and Finance teams to gather, document, and deliver requirements through to user acceptance and implementation.
• Partner with business users as an LNG or Bulk Commodity expert within a diverse project team.
• Define and implement functional processes and data solutions to support system activities.
• Write clear specifications and design documents.
• Track and document planned enhancements, ensuring alignment between user needs and software deliverables.
• Support testing, reconciliation, and validation of outputs (e.g., PnL, position, and exposure reports).

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong experience in LNG (ideal) or Bulk Commodities, with knowledge of physical commodity contract structures.
• Hands-on experience setting up LNG contracts in ETRM systems; familiarity with EoS is a plus.
• Solid understanding of PnL, position exposure, and typical reporting practices.
• Experience with ETRM system implementation projects (e.g. Topaz or similar) would be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with Openlink applications; knowledge of technical aspects (OpenJVS, OpenComponents, Report Builder, TPM) is advantageous.
• Proven ability to capture/document requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proactive, independent, and able to work effectively within analysis and delivery teams.
• Numerate degree or equivalent experience