IT Business Analyst - ETRM

IT Business Analyst (LNG Trading & ETRM) Our client is an established LNG trading organisation seeking an experienced IT Business Analyst to support and enhance its trading technology landscape, with a primary focus on the Planlogic EOS ETRM platform and its integration with key business systems. Working closely with Trading, Operations, Chartering, Risk, and Finance teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in the analysis, design, testing, and delivery of technology solutions that support the end-to-end LNG trading lifecycle. This is a highly visible position requiring strong business analysis skills, stakeholder engagement capabilities, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technology solutions. Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between business users, IT teams, and third-party vendors.
• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements across Trading, Operations, Risk, and Finance functions.
• Support, maintain, and enhance the Planlogic EOS ETRM platform and associated business processes.
• Lead system change initiatives, releases, upgrades, testing activities, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring thorough test coverage and successful business sign-off.
• Analyse and support integrations between EOS and related systems, including:
• Voyage/Fleet Management Systems
• Optimisation Platforms
• Reporting and Market Data Solutions
• Treasury and Finance Systems
• Develop a strong understanding of the LNG trade lifecycle and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, controls, and data quality.
• Document business processes, functional specifications, system workflows, and support procedures.
• Create, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot automated jobs, interfaces, scripts, and workflow processes. Required Experience & Skills
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst within energy, commodities, or LNG trading environments.
• Proven experience supporting and enhancing ETRM platforms.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end trading lifecycle, including trading, logistics, risk management, settlements, and accounting.
• Experience leading business change initiatives, system enhancements, and UAT activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working directly with both front-office and back-office business users.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and requirements-gathering capabilities. Desirable Experience
• LNG trading experience.
• Hands-on experience with Planlogic EOS.
• Exposure to voyage management platforms.
• Experience with optimisation systems.
• Knowledge of system integrations, data management, and reporting solutions.
• SQL, Python, and data analysis skills. Personal Attributes
• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of trading businesses.
• Confident challenging business requirements and proposing practical solutions.
• Able to work independently within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Takes ownership of initiatives from requirements gathering through to delivery.
• Proactive, hands-on, and focused on continuous improvement. What's on Offer This is an excellent opportunity to join an established LNG trading organisation in a business-critical role, working closely with key stakeholders across the trading operation while driving technology enhancements that support business growth and operational excellence.