Endur Implementation Business Analyst: Commodity Trading Co

Outside IR35 Contracts or Permanent Opportunities ConsideredAnglo-Swiss multinational commodity trading Company is embarking on a multi-year transformational program to implement Openlink as a core ETRM solution for LNG, Gas & Power. The IT landscape is a mixture of bespoke development and package implementations, and this role will suit an experienced and very hands-on' business analyst with a broad range of skillset in commodity trading specifically in LNG, Gas & Power and Openlink EndurThe Role:Build and manage relationships with stakeholders such as the Business, Business Change Advisors, Solution Owners, Backlog Owners, Enterprise Architects, scrum teams, User Experience leads and other stakeholders.Identify and document requirements through a mixture of interviews, research and workshops.Write epics, stories and acceptance criteria using JIRA.Manage stakeholder expectations and raise appropriate issues to project leaders as necessary.Participate in and facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily scrums, sprint planning, sprint reviews.Facilitate user acceptance and integration testing of features before promotion to various environments.Facilitate training sessions to internal stakeholders on new feature functionality.Understand organizational motivations including problems, goals, and objectives. Contribution to the development of business analysis best practices.The Candidate:Outstanding working knowledge in LNG, Gas and Power trading across the trade life cycle, markets, exchange products, etc.Hands-on experience in Openlink Endur gained through previous roles with large implementation ideally in LNG, Gas & Power. Some key experiences would include:Trade Process Management (TPM),Batch simulation configuration for multiple currencies & geographiesTrade capture interface of Endur (Trayport, Nordpool, ICE, APX, Gemini, EEX) and TP WorkbooksMarket curves & volatilities curves set-upTransactional data and valuation reporting; general understanding of valuation of different instruments i.e., LNG, power & gas physicals, swaps, futures, options, etcGas storage, nomination and scheduling using cMotion & gMotionConfirmations and settlementsISEB or IIBA certification, advantageous (not prerequisite)Significant experience in working within a commodities or financial trading environment across the full trade lifecycle i.e. Trade Capture, Risk Management, Operations and Back Office activitiesSignificant experience in producing business process models, defining business requirements and producing Functional SpecificationsA strong knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) methodologyStrong knowledge of JIRA or similar issue management systemsThis needs combining with a positive attitude and an ability to work within a large, globally dispersed project team in a multi-cultural environment. You also need to be a self-starter, a logical thinker and a quick learner, with strong initiative and excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, able to write clearly and concisely. We believe in equality of opportunity for all job applicants regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, creed or religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. Specialising within Energy Trading, Oil & Gas, Financial Markets and TV & Entertainment, Eaglecliff Recruitment is ISO accredited, a Member of REC and listed within the top 4% for Financial stability by Dun & Bradstreet. Please telephone for an immediate response or email your CV for a reply within one hour. Eaglecliff Ltd is acting in the capacity of an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for contractor resourcing