IN SHORT

Based within the SM&T London Office, the BA will work within the Middle & Office Back Office (Derivatives), reporting into the Senior BA.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

This role is responsible for analysis of business requirements and working with developers to test and release solutions.

It is a business facing role so excellent communication and negotiation skills are required while working with all levels of seniority, up to c-suite within front-office trading.

You will be part of a small, respected IT team that provides analytic tooling to a derivatives trading desk. We have a strong relationship with business stakeholders having built up trust over several years of successful delivery. Our team delivers change continuously with multiple releases per week and we are now looking for a Business Analyst to join a friendly team with growing responsibility.

The role requires someone to work with derivatives traders and IT to:

• Define requirements, propose solutions, broker decisions and achieve consensus.
• Work with developers to deliver those requirements and support UAT
• Assist in providing third-line support to traders.
• Work closely with front office to ensure use of IT is delivering revenue, and to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Identify improvements and recommend solutions to stakeholders.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

• Good understanding of Python (or other language) and SQL 
• Ability to work with large and complex data sets
• Comfortable with interfacing with mathematical models
• Some skills in use of an ETRM and an understanding of the trade lifecycle would be highly regarded.
• Self-starter/able to work with limited guidance
• Team-player with ability to achieve results through shared initiatives
• Able to understand complex business issues and specify IT solutions
• Demonstrable experience of coordinating and delivering complex projects/initiatives within agile delivery.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and negotiate in a pressurised environment
• Strong facilitation and influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills e.g. written, verbal and presentation
• Able to cope with rapid business growth and a pressurised environment
• Motivated, tenacious and pro-active in achieving results
• Diligent and dependable with strong integrity

ABOUT US

Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.  

SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport, and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Our international teams work across locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. We’re passionate about energy and the important role it can play in shaping a better future.  

Securing energy – now and for the future.

OUR BENEFITS

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution. We offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive, and broad reaching benefits package which includes:

•           Bonus earning potential

•           Non-contributory pension

•           25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 2 volunteering days

•           Buy / sell holidays

•           Life assurance

•           Medical and dental insurance

•           Range of optional flexible benefits

Based from our offices in London, you can benefit from hybrid working offering the flexibility to spend some of your working week at home. We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.