Business Analysis Manager – Trading IT

Business Analysis Manager – Trading IT The Business Analysis Manager – Trading IT is a key leadership role responsible for driving the Business Analysis capability within Trading IT and ensuring strong alignment between business objectives and technology delivery. Reporting to the Head of Trading IT, you will act as the primary link between Trading business stakeholders and IT teams, leading the translation of strategic priorities, operational needs, and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable requirements that support successful change delivery. Leading a team of Business Analysts, you will provide coaching, performance management, and professional development while promoting consistent, high-quality analysis practices across the function. Working closely with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, delivery teams, and external partners, you will play a pivotal role in shaping solutions, improving delivery outcomes, reducing risk, and ensuring that Trading IT initiatives deliver measurable business value. What skills/experience do I need to be successful? S ignificant experience within energy trading or a similarly complex, regulated environment, with strong knowledge of front-, middle-, and back-office trading processes and the end-to-end deal lifecycle; Proven leadership experience managing and developing Business Analysts; Extensive experience delivering business analysis for complex IT change programmes; Strong understanding of ETRM platforms and trading systems, with experience supporting the delivery of technology solutions for trading, risk, portfolio management, settlement, or back-office functions. What sets us apart? Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale. Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation. What does hybrid working mean to us? Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required. What happens next? Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you. Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now. We're committed to making the application process easy and comfortable. Let us know how we can help you with any reasonable adjustments that can be tailored to your needs. At the bottom of each of our adverts you can find one of our recruitment teams' contact details. Please reach out so we can discuss with you further. Check out all our current open positions Our privacy policy is here Department IT & Change Locations SmartestEnergy Limited - London office - Canary Wharf Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary 105,000