Business Analysis Manager – Trading IT

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Energy • Utilities • Renewable Energy
The Role
Leads the Business Analysis function within Trading IT, translating business, operational, and regulatory priorities into technology requirements. Manages and develops Business Analysts, drives consistent analysis practices, and partners with stakeholders, product owners, architects, delivery teams, and vendors to deliver complex trading technology change. Requires expertise in energy trading processes, ETRM platforms, trading systems, risk, portfolio management, settlement, and back-office operations.
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The Business Analysis Manager – Trading IT is a key leadership role responsible for driving the Business Analysis capability within Trading IT and ensuring strong alignment between business objectives and technology delivery. Reporting to the Head of Trading IT, you will act as the primary link between Trading business stakeholders and IT teams, leading the translation of strategic priorities, operational needs, and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable requirements that support successful change delivery.

Leading a team of Business Analysts, you will provide coaching, performance management, and professional development while promoting consistent, high-quality analysis practices across the function. Working closely with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, delivery teams, and external partners, you will play a pivotal role in shaping solutions, improving delivery outcomes, reducing risk, and ensuring that Trading IT initiatives deliver measurable business value.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

  • Significant experience within energy trading or a similarly complex, regulated environment, with strong knowledge of front-, middle-, and back-office trading processes and the end-to-end deal lifecycle;

  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing Business Analysts;

  • Extensive experience delivering business analysis for complex IT change programmes;

  • Strong understanding of ETRM platforms and trading systems, with experience supporting the delivery of technology solutions for trading, risk, portfolio management, settlement, or back-office functions.

What sets us apart?

  • Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.

  • Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here.

  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.

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Skills Required

  • Significant experience in energy trading or a similarly complex, regulated environment
  • Strong knowledge of front-, middle-, and back-office trading processes and the end-to-end deal lifecycle
  • Proven experience managing and developing Business Analysts
  • Extensive experience delivering business analysis for complex IT change programmes
  • Strong understanding of ETRM platforms and trading systems
  • Experience supporting technology solutions for trading, risk, portfolio management, settlement, or back-office functions
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The Company
837 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

SmartestEnergy is a B2B renewable-energy company and energy retail partner backed by Marubeni Corporation. It supplies flexible, reliable electricity solutions to businesses and communities, including fixed, renewable and structured energy products. The company also supports independent generators through trading, origination and routes to market, helping customers and partners understand and achieve net zero while enabling smarter, more sustainable energy decisions across the UK, US and Australia.

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