Lead Business Analyst

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy trading firm in London is seeking a Trading Lead Business Analyst (ETRM) to take ownership of ETRM delivery and lead cross-functional teams. The candidate should have extensive experience in energy trading systems and a strong background in agile methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus potential

10% non-contributory pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + volunteering days

Private medical & dental insurance (family cover)

Life assurance

Support for career growth, learning, and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in energy trading.
• Hands-on experience across the deal lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the functional lead for ETRM delivery.
• Manage and prioritise the backlog with delivery and technical leads.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure stakeholder sign-off.

Skills

Business Analyst in energy trading or ETRM environments

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Leadership skills

Familiarity with cloud technologies

Education

Degree in a technical or numerate field

Tools

ETRM platforms (ION’s OpenLink v18/v25)

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Job Title: Trading Lead Business Analyst (ETRM)

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Industry: Energy Trading & Technology

About the Role

We’re looking for a Trading Lead Business Analyst (ETRM) to join our high-performing Trading IT team. This is a strategic, hands-on role with direct impact on energy trading across European markets. You’ll take ownership of ETRM delivery, drive high-value initiatives, and lead a cross-functional team across the UK and Europe.

If you're experienced in energy trading systems and want to shape the future of trading technology in an agile, fast-moving environment, this role offers both challenge and opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the functional lead for ETRM delivery, owning all change delivery across your vertical.
• Manage and prioritise the backlog with delivery and technical leads to drive high-value outcomes.
• Partner with Trading, Sales, Middle Office, and Back Office teams to turn business needs into tested, accepted solutions.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure stakeholder sign-off before go-live.
• Evaluate and estimate major changes, clearly communicating impacts and benefits to stakeholders.
• Work with architects and tech leads to align on roadmaps and strategy.
• Lead and mentor a team of BAs, Developers, and QAs across multiple locations.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in energy trading or ETRM environments (gas & power, physical & financial products).
• Hands-on experience across the deal lifecycle, from front to back office.
• Exposure to ETRM platforms (ION’s OpenLink v18/v25 highly desirable).
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Track record in agile delivery, backlog ownership, and balancing tactical vs strategic goals.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and modern development practices.
• Degree in a technical or numerate field preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• 10% non-contributory pension
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + volunteering days
• Private medical & dental insurance (family cover)
• Hybrid working (min. 2 days in office)
• Life assurance, flexible benefits, and more
• Support for career growth, learning, and development