Senior Wholesale Energy Trading Business Analyst
About The Position
The future of energy is digitized, decarbonized and localized. At SmartestEnergy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems. Formed in 2001, we’re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. As well as our three offices in the US, we have three offices in the UK and another in Australia. Further expansion is planned for 2026 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets. When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day. Overview Th e Senior Wholesale Energy Business Analyst plays a leadership, product-oriented role in expanding trading capabilities, strengthening risk management, and enhancing reporting across wholesale ETRM systems. This role requires a deep understanding of energy trading markets, risk management practices, and supporting technology platforms, with accountability for aligning business needs to scalable and effective solutions. In this role, you will be involved with the following: System Analysis and Support Own the analysis and ongoing support of energy trading systems to ensure they meet complex and evolving business requirements Oversee advanced troubleshooting and partner with technical teams to resolve system and data issues impacting trading and risk functions Data Strategy and Management Own system reference data management, ensuring strong data integrity, governance, and accuracy Lead the design and execution of data migration and transformation initiatives to support business and system changes Integration and Solution Delivery Direct the development and enhancement of integrations between ETRM platforms and upstream and downstream systems. Guide the delivery of system enhancements and upgrades, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term architecture Stakeholder Collaboration and Documentation Act as a key interface between business stakeholders and IT, driving clarity and alignment on requirements and solutions Educate and guide stakeholders to refine needs into actionable and well-defined requirements Ensure documentation across business processes, system configurations, and technical specifications is complete and maintained Risk Management and Compliance Design and support processes to monitor market activity and enable effective risk management practices. Ensure systems and processes align with applicable energy trading regulations and compliance standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- 10 or more years of experience in energy trading, risk management, and business analysis roles
- Deep expertise in Energy Trading and Risk Management systems and related platforms, ideally across ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, and ISO NE markets
- Experience supporting Renewable Energy Credits and Power Purchase Agreements
- Experience working with or alongside QSE functions in ERCOT or market participant operations in PJM and NYISO
- Ability to act as a primary point of contact for Traders, Risk Managers, and Schedulers, engaging at a detailed and strategic level
- Proven ability to partner with business and IT leadership to align near term initiatives with longer term technology and business strategy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas, requirements, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Own the analysis and ongoing support of energy trading systems to ensure they meet complex and evolving business requirements
- Oversee advanced troubleshooting and partner with technical teams to resolve system and data issues impacting trading and risk functions
- Own system reference data management, ensuring strong data integrity, governance, and accuracy
- Lead the design and execution of data migration and transformation initiatives to support business and system changes
- Direct the development and enhancement of integrations between ETRM platforms and upstream and downstream systems
- Guide the delivery of system enhancements and upgrades, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term architecture
- Act as a key interface between business stakeholders and IT, driving clarity and alignment on requirements and solutions
- Educate and guide stakeholders to refine needs into actionable and well-defined requirements
- Ensure documentation across business processes, system configurations, and technical specifications is complete and maintained
- Design and support processes to monitor market activity and enable effective risk management practices
- Ensure systems and processes align with applicable energy trading regulations and compliance standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
