Business Analyst

My client, a Retail and Wholesale Power Trading Partner is seeking an experience Business analyst to join their IT and change team.

In this role, you will be involved with the following:

Advanced System Analysis and Support:

• Lead the analysis and support of energy systems to ensure they meet complex business requirements and operate efficiently
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for energy systems

Strategic Data Management:

• Oversee the management and maintenance of system reference data, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Develop and execute sophisticated data migration and transformation processes

Integration and Development Leadership:

• Lead the development and maintenance of integrations between energy systems and other business applications
• Implement and oversee system enhancements and upgrades to improve functionality and performance

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Work closely with senior business analysts, traders, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and technical specifications

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Monitor and report on market conditions and trends to support advanced risk management strategies
• Ensure compliance with energy trading regulations and standards

To be successful in this role, you are likely to have the following skills/experience:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Experience: 7 years

• Extensive experience in developing, configuring and supporting Energy Trading and risk management systems (ETRM) and Distributed Energy Resource Mgmt Systems (DERMS), preferably within the ERCOT, PJM, NYISO and ISONE markets
• Experience supporting Renewable Energy Credit (RECs) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
• Experience leading qualified scheduling entity (QSE) services for ERCOT and/or market participant services in PJM and NYISO

Business Domain Knowledge: Ability to communicate effectively with Traders, Risk Managers, and Schedulers.

Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze complex problems, break them down into manageable components, and derive meaningful insights to support decision-making processes.

Strategic Mindset: A forward-thinking approach to aligning business objectives with technology solutions, anticipating future challenges.

Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas, requirements, and recommendations clearly and persuasively.