Business Analyst – Trading

6 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Gazprom Energy Full time

Want to join us on our journey

As a Business Analyst you will be involved in supporting front office traders / risk managers and other business users with their tools and applications. Alongside the support aspect you will drive tactical and strategic improvements across the functional areas related to the front and middle office aspects of the trade lifecycle.

You will join the London Front Office Support team in a hybrid capacity, working alongside another BA within the D&A Delivery Vertical for Trading-IT.

What you’ll do

As the Business Analyst for Trading, you will provide technical support with regards to a range of IT systems and applications, resolving technical issues, and providing user support. You will collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs, documenting requirements, and translating these into actionable technical specifications for software development or system enhancements. You will also:

  • Work with large datasets, developing analytical models, and creating reports or dashboards using SQL / Excel / PowerBI / Tableau
  • Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains within the front office operations, proposing and implementing solutions that enhance productivity, reduce operational risks, or optimise trading strategies
  • Work closely with the business stakeholders and Delivery Vertical leads to ensure the book for work is maintained and prioritised in accordance with stakeholder agreement across all impacted functions.

What you’ll bring to the role

You will have a strong knowledge of the European Gas and Power Markets, and familiar with the Gas Storage and/or LNG Deal Lifecycle. You will also have;

  • Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions to ensure efficient change mobilisation.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, charting, pivoting, and data imports (SQL, .CSV).
  • Strong SQL skills, encompassing understanding of relational databases, right and left joins, where conditions, and aggregate functions (e.g., having statement).
  • Proficient in effectively articulating and eliciting requirements from business and development teams.
  • Able to thrive under tight deadlines and negotiate effectively in high-pressure environments.
  • Degree (or equivalent ideally in a numerate subject or computing related subject.

  Our offer to you

In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive, and broad reaching benefits package which includes

  • bonus earning potential
  • non-contributory pension
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
  • buy / sell holidays
  • life assurance
  • medical and dental insurance
  • range of optional flexible benefits

We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.

Who are we?

Securing Energy for Europe GmbH (SEFE GmbH) is a major European energy company focused on maintaining the security of supply and generating commercial value in Europe. Its main business areas include supplying energy to customers, energy trading, gas transportation and the operation of gas storage facilities. SEFE GmbH is an internationally operating group consisting of around 50 companies in 16 countries in Europe, Asia and North America. The SEFE Group employs approximately 1,500 employees, around 200 of whom work at its Berlin headquarters.

SEFE Marketing &; Trading Limited (SM&T) is an integral part of the SEFE Group. Headquartered in London, SM&T is an agile multi-commodity trader and trading partner. With deep experience in derivatives, digital and analytics and ready for the opportunities arising from the energy transition, we seek to create value, both on a proprietary basis and for its partners, in all key European gas, LNG, power and environmental products markets.

Our culture is defined by our people. Through living our values every day, we continue to create a culture that enables us all to succeed. We work as one team with our customers, our parent company and each other in order to understand each other’s needs. With an unstoppable passion for excellence, growth and learning, we’re committed to creating an environment that fosters the development of knowledge, skills and experience, so that our people can thrive and prosper in their careers with us. We believe that we have the best team in the industry which makes us a trusted partner across international capital and energy markets. Our diverse employee base, with a wealth of expertise, knowledge and experience makes SM&T a truly exciting place to work. We encourage new ideas and initiatives as innovative thinking is central to how we do business. Most importantly, we are a growing and developing business where inspired individuals can make a difference and help shape our future.

 


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