​Power / Energy Trading Business Analyst - Contract

Location: Birmingham/Solihull (3 days onsite)

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Salary: Day Rate up to £550 with some flex (Inside IR35)

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Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders (traders, risk managers, and IT teams) to gather and document business requirements for energy trading systems.

• Analyze trading workflows and identify areas for improvement.

• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.

• Support the implementation or upgrade of Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems like OpenLink Endur, Allegro, or bespoke solutions.

• Conduct gap analyses to align the system with business requirements.

• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend system or workflow enhancements.

• Act as a liaison between business units and technology teams to ensure successful project execution.

• Develop and manage project documentation, including requirements traceability matrices and test plans.

• Ensure timely communication and resolution of project risks and issues.

• Create test cases and conduct system testing to validate that changes meet business needs.

• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) and gather feedback for system refinement.

• Ensure energy trading systems comply with industry regulations such as REMIT, EMIR, or Dodd-Frank.

• Support audits by providing required documentation and insights.

• Analyze trading data to support decision-making.

• Develop custom reports or dashboards to provide visibility into trading performance, risks, and compliance metrics.

• Conduct workshops and training sessions for end users.

• Provide updates to senior management and stakeholders on project progress and outcomes.

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Key Skills and Qualifications:

Technical Knowledge:

• Experience with ETRM systems such as OpenLink, Allegro, or similar platforms.

• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• Understanding of API integrations and middleware solutions.

Domain Expertise:

• Strong understanding of energy trading markets (electricity, gas, renewables, oil, etc.).

• Knowledge of trading lifecycle processes, including front, middle, and back-office functions.

• Awareness of energy market regulations and compliance standards.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Ability to perform detailed data analysis and process mapping.

• Strong problem-solving skills for identifying and addressing operational inefficiencies.

Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to bridge communication between technical and non-technical teams.

• Effective documentation and presentation skills

• BAU Exposure

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Please reach out for further information:

joe@paritasrecruitment.com