Oil & Gas Product SME - Trayport, Aspect

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the trading sector is seeking a Product Subject Matter Expert (SME) to enhance the operational environment of a Marketing and Trading platform. This role requires strong expertise in trading technologies, collaborative problem-solving, and knowledge of regulatory compliance in a fast-paced global market.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of real-time markets and trading systems.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector with trading platforms.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in trading environments.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations across trading systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with regional teams for stable and secure platform operations.
• Engage in Incident, Change, and Problem Management using ITIL processes.

Skills

Trading technology understanding

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Analytical capabilities

Education

ITIL certification

Tools

Sybase

Oracle

MS SQL

NoSQL

Windows

Agile methodologies

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Product SME – Marketing & Trading Systems

Location: London

Job Type: Contract

Are you passionate about trading technologies and looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, global environment? We are seeking a skilled Product Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the operational environment of a Marketing and Trading (M&T) platform within a global enterprise system landscape.

This is a critical role, acting as the bridge between the business and IS&D (Information Systems & Digital), ensuring stability, security, and continuous improvement in trading operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a focal point for M&T business users, supporting daily operations across trading systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with a focus on minimizing business impact.
• Collaborate with regional teams (London and Aberdeen) to deliver stable and secure platform operations.
• Engage in Incident, Change, and Problem Management using ITIL processes.
• Implement continuous improvements in real-time support and operational efficiency.
• Align operations with regulatory frameworks, including EMIR and REMIT.
• Provide insight and support across trading platforms and data feeds.

Required Experience & Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of real-time markets, liquidity, positions, and exposures.
• Familiarity with M&T platforms such as Trayport, WebICE, Aspect, and EgssPort.
• Experience with trade execution systems in the oil and gas sector.
• Strong understanding of front-office trading technology and the end-to-end oil and gas trading lifecycle.
• Technical expertise across:
• Databases: Sybase, Oracle, MS SQL, NoSQL
• Operating Systems: Windows
• Understanding of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning (DR/BCP).
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and audit requirements in trading environments.
• Ability to work with global teams in a cross-regional setup.

Desirable Skills:

• ITIL certification or practical ITIL experience.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and third-party vendor management.
• Analytical capabilities to assess and optimize product and process performance.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies and open-source tools.
• Exposure to market data feeds (e.g., FIS Market Maps Energy).

If interested reach out to Javed Hussain on 0208 142 3930