Lead Business Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy trading company is seeking a Trading Lead Business Analyst (ETRM) to join their high-performing team in Slough. This role involves leading the delivery of energy trading solutions, managing a cross-functional team, and ensuring stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in energy trading, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with ETRM platforms. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus potential

10% non-contributory pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + volunteering days

Private medical & dental insurance

Support for career growth, learning, and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in energy trading or ETRM.
• Hands-on experience across the deal lifecycle from front to back office.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the functional lead for ETRM delivery.
• Manage and prioritise the backlog with delivery and technical leads.
• Partner with teams to turn business needs into solutions.

Skills

Business Analyst in energy trading or ETRM environments

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Agile delivery

Cloud technologies

Education

Degree in a technical or numerate field

Tools

ETRM platforms (ION's OpenLink v18/v25)

Job description

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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