Commercial Business Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary 
The Analyst’s primary function is to ensure execution of business unit operations in support of commercial and operational performance and goals. This includes developing and maintaining operational and optimization models; performing work related to nomination, confirmation, and scheduling activities; assisting in the preparation, analysis, interpretation and communication of information related to performance; and other ad-hoc assignments as needed. Level of position will be determined based on experience and skillset.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

• Interact daily with crude oil schedulers, representatives, operators, accountants, engineers and other employees to accomplish business objectives 

• Become a subject matter expert on various business systems, data flows and external resources to effectively collect and analyze information on a routine or ad-hoc basis 

• Perform complex analysis of information to identify trends or variances, develop reports, make recommendations to management, forecast future results and provide instruction to other stakeholders based on the analysis performed 

• Economic and financial analysis of current business and potential investments to assess profitability, returns and other economic measures 

• Review of operational information such as volumes, measurement and quality data and inventories to assess utilization, performance, risks and opportunities 

• Review various types of documents and develop summaries, insights, determinations and recommendations 

• Perform commercial operations tasks (including Scheduling and Quality Control) as needed in support of current role or to provide coverage 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, accounting or an equivalent combination of formal education and the following job-related knowledge or experience 

Work Experience 

• Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and applicable software 

• Experience interacting, advising, negotiating, and communicating effectively 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Knowledge of: energy industry economics 

• Knowledge of: energy industry supply chain dynamics 

• Knowledge of: financial risk management 

• Knowledge of: commodity marketing 

• Knowledge of: contract administration/analyses 

• Ability to: analyze and resolve issues and/or questions concerning scheduling, nominations, balancing and allocations 

• Ability to: develop and maintain data related to financial forecasts, models and statistics 

• Ability to: apply basic math, algebra and statistics 

• Ability to: read and interpret applicable contracts, agreements, reports, statements, invoices, confirmations, correspondence, tariffs, government regulations, industry standards, financial data, electronic bulletin board communications and company policies and procedures 

• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information or instruction 

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)

• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)

• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)

• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)

• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)

• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)

• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)

• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel to other office locations may be required

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [email protected] or call 1-855-663-6547​.

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