We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role involves analyzing business processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct in-depth analysis of business processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into actionable plans.<br>• Facilitate discussions with teams to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.<br>• Review and analyze documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Provide support for call center operations by evaluating customer service processes and recommending enhancements.<br>• Apply Agile and Scrum methodologies to manage projects and ensure timely deliverables.<br>• Perform gap analysis to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, proposing solutions to bridge those gaps.<br>• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.<br>• Work closely with technical teams to implement solutions that address identified needs and challenges.<br>• Maintain a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring business goals are met efficiently.
<p>In order to better equip the front office teams, and in the context of tremendous growth in our trading portfolios, we are developing a greenfield Risk & PnL engine within our CTRM (Commodity Trading & Risk Management system). We are seeking someone with strong C++ and Python development skills, coupled with an understanding of risk and an interest in commodities trading. You will join one other team member in Houston, with the rest of the team based in London. </p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will: </p><p><br></p><p>Deploy: Roll-out of the new Risk & PnL engine to our Americas business (trading desks & risk management teams) – be the team’s ambassador in Houston, closely collaborating both with the business and other tech teams </p><p><br></p><p>Team-up: Liaise and work with the rest of the new Risk & PnL engine Dev team in London on any development needed by the Americas business </p><p><br></p><p>Develop: Leverage core components of the new Risk & PnL engine, and other parts of the CTRM to develop reports, tools and functionalities required by the business </p><p><br></p><p> As a Risk Strategist you will be at the crossroads of the development of this new Risk & PnL engine, facing both business priorities and technical challenges. You will often face ambiguous problems requiring you to define not only the answer but also the question. </p><p><br></p><p>This role involves regular travel to London, to ensure close collaboration with the rest of the new risk engine Dev team. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>