LNG Business Analyst

Commoditas; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled LNG Business Analyst to assist in implementing a global LNG ETRM system. This role requires a strong background in LNG trading and ETRM implementations, where you will analyze and coordinate user requests while managing expectations with the project team. Your expertise will be vital in modeling business processes, supporting test strategies, and ensuring comprehensive coverage of business requirements. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy collaborating with key stakeholders, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the energy trading sector.

Qualifications

• Strong background in LNG trading and ETRM implementations.
• Experience in writing functional specifications for development teams.

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements and model business processes.
• Support decision-making around the phased delivery of the solution.
• Assist with change management activities including training.

Skills

LNG Trading

ETRM Implementations

Business Requirements Analysis

Risk and Product Control

Functional Specifications Writing

Education

Expertise in LNG Trading

Exposure to Shipping Management

Understanding of Trading and Financial Terminology

Tools

Planlogic EoS

Job description

STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION

PART 1 - BASIC INFORMATION

JOB TITLE: LNG Business Analyst
DEPARTMENT: IT
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
DATE: Jan 2024
COMPANY: Global LNG/ PCI
DIRECT REPORTS: None
REPORTS TO: Project Manager
WORKING HOURS: 9.00am - 5.30pm
LOCATION: London

PART 2 - MAIN PURPOSE

This person is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a global LNG ETRM system as well as developing out the LNG system to meet the requirements of the PetroChina group. They will analyse, filter and co-ordinate user requests with the wider project team, setting and managing user expectations. The candidate will have a strong background in LNG trading and ETRM implementations.

PART 3 - JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Gather business requirements and model business processes.
2. Describe solutions at a functional level including key assumptions and dependencies.
3. Describe business processes the solution is expected to cover as well as the impact of the changes to be delivered.
4. Chasing down point detail issues on requirements, brokering decisions and achieving consensus.
5. Support the creation of test strategies/cases and execute these.
6. Support technical resources involved in designing the solution to ensure full coverage of business processes and requirements.
7. Support decision-making around the phased delivery of the solution.
8. Assist with change management activities including benefits realisation planning, training and communications.
9. Assist with estimating level of effort involved in future phases.
10. Work autonomously and within a team to deliver technology-enabled business change.

PART 4 - QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

1. Significant expertise in LNG Trading.
2. Ideally (but not mandatory) expertise with Planlogic EoS.
3. Exposure to shipping management.
4. Exposure to key Trading, Risk and product control processes.
5. Strong understanding of the data flows within an energy trading business.
6. Understanding of trading and financial terminology.
7. Experience of specifying and writing functional specifications and business requirements for development teams is essential.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

1. Working in a dynamic environment, the candidate should have an understanding of core LNG trading processes with a focus on risk and product control.
2. They should be able to quickly adapt to and manage the changing priorities of the business and be able to manage business expectations.
3. Working closely with a wide range of key business stakeholders (front, middle, back office) to understand requirements (functional & non-functional), running workshops and writing up results.