Back Office Business Analyst

Job Summary:

Our client is actively seeking a Business Analyst to join a dynamic project team focusing on diverse aspects of the back office operations in the energy trading industry. As a crucial team member, you will leverage your expertise in back office processes, to facilitate the successful implementation of solutions that align with business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with back office operations teams, finance, IT, and management to collect and document comprehensive business requirements.
• Develop and articulate functional specifications to guide solution development.
• Analyze transactional data and financial reports to ensure the proper functioning of solutions and alignment with expectations.
• Act as a liaison between project team members and operations, finance, and IT departments to ensure requirements meet business needs.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication between project teams and operations and business units.
• Develop a deep understanding and proficiency with the selected system solution.
• Assist in the development of test cases and collaborate with users to perform user acceptance testing.
• Provide ongoing support through training, implementation, and the early life support of solutions.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in the energy trading industry.
• Exposure to major third-party back office software such as Allegro, RightAngle, or Endur.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or Subject Matter Expert (SME) in implementing back office solutions or developing custom solutions for back office operations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, accounting software, and financial reporting applications.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues across back office, accounting, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts and requirements.
• Experience leveraging SQL, Visio, and other common project tools preferred.