Contract Snr BA - Derivatives - £800/day - OUTSIDE IR35 - Hybrid/London
My client is seeking a Business Analyst to play a critical role in analysing business requirements and working with developers to test and release front-office trading solutions. This is a business-facing role requiring excellent communication and negotiation skills while engaging with stakeholders across all levels, including C-suite executives.
You will be part of a small but highly respected IT team, providing analytic tools to a derivatives trading desk. With a proven track record of delivering change continuously through multiple weekly releases, this team has built strong, trusted relationships with the business. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact and fast-moving environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Engage with derivatives traders and IT teams to define requirements, propose solutions, broker decisions, and achieve consensus.
* Work closely with developers to deliver business requirements and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
* Provide third-line support to traders and assist in resolving complex technical issues.
* Collaborate with front-office teams to optimise IT solutions, ensuring they directly contribute to revenue growth.
* Identify system improvements and recommend innovative solutions to stakeholders.
Key Skills & Competencies:
Technical Skills (Hard Skills):
* Python & SQL – Strong understanding of programming logic and working with large, complex data sets.
* Mathematical Models – Comfortable interfacing with mathematical models in a trading environment.
* ETRM Systems & Trade Lifecycle – Experience with Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems and an understanding of trade lifecycle processes is highly regarded.
Business & Soft Skills:
* Self-Starter – Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
* Team Collaboration – Strong team-player mindset, achieving results through shared initiatives.
* Complex Problem-Solving – Capable of understanding intricate business issues and specifying IT solutions.
* Project Coordination – Experience in delivering complex initiatives within an Agile framework.
* Stakeholder Management – Strong facilitation and influencing skills to align business and IT teams.
* High-Pressure Performance – Ability to meet tight deadlines and negotiate effectively under pressure.
* Clear Communication – Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
* Adaptability – Thrives in an evolving high-growth business environment.
Experience Required:
* Proven technical business analysis experience in front-office trading environments.
* Experience working with commodities markets, particularly energy and gas trading.
* Exposure to derivatives products, particularly options, is highly desirable.
* Strong familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.
Education:
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in a numerate discipline such as Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering.
Contract Snr BA - Derivatives - £800/day - OUTSIDE IR35 - Hybrid/London