Front Office Business Analyst

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Front Office Business Analyst to join their collaborative IT Delivery team. In this hybrid role, you will work closely with the Power and Gas Trading systems, focusing on process automation and decision support. Your ability to communicate effectively across various levels and manage project delivery will be key to success. If you are motivated to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the energy trading sector while working with a talented team.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing project delivery and product backlogs.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT and commercial functions for project delivery.
• Manage product backlogs and assist in new business onboarding.

Skills

Project Management

Product Definition

Functional Testing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

The IT Front Office Delivery team supports a wide range of commercial activities that are key to EDF Trading’s success. The IT team works on a wide range of bespoke in-house built systems that assist with Decision Support and Front Office Process Automation, as well as more rudimentary control systems for core trading activities. We work in a highly collaborative style with the commercial functions, aiming to build products and harvest quick wins which enable the Trading Desks.

The Front Office BA will work closely with the IT Delivery Team Leads to deliver and manage BAU and project streams. The majority of focus is on Power and Gas Trading systems. The teams are product and user aligned and are responsible for key core areas of delivery.

1. Front Office Process Automation
2. Front Office Decision Support
3. Front Office Analytics and Execution

As a BA, you will be expected to work across any of these teams. There is as much focus on analytical tools as the ETRM. The BA will be expected to manage project delivery as a light PM and Product Owner.

You have the skills and ability to:

1. Work collaboratively and bring parties together from within IT and the commercial functions.
2. Work directly with the front office teams, having a customer-first approach and the ability to communicate effectively with different levels and disciplines within the organization.
3. Own problems, make fast decisions, cope with the unknown, and have the ability to acquire new knowledge quickly.
4. Manage, enable, and empower technical teams. Ideally, you will be able to understand and manage/preempt development life cycle risks while also having an appreciation for high-level architecture. Project Management, Product definition, and Functional Testing are all key skills.
5. Assist in new business onboarding and understanding the impact of business change.
6. Manage product backlogs and define product visions.

Technical requirements:

1. Experience of the development life cycle – with bespoke software.
2. Comfortable in Excel.

You are also:

1. Motivated to acquire new knowledge.
2. Highly motivated to complete projects and ‘go the extra mile’ to achieve positive outcomes for the business.
3. A very proactive individual able to handle multiple projects/work packages simultaneously.

Great if you also:

1. Knowledge of the European Power and Gas commodity markets, including market fundamentals and trade instrument types.
2. Energy trading lifecycle/activities and teams.

Hybrid role with a minimum of three days in the office.