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Darwin Partners

Business Analyst - Power Trading / ETRM

Full Time ยท In Office ยท Houston, Texas (USA)

Posted Sep 1, 2026

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๐Ÿ‘‰ Business Analyst โ€“ Power Trading / ETRM

  • We are currently looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join a major international energy trading environment in Houston.
  • You will join a global team of Business Analysts dedicated to Power & Natural Gas trading activities, working on large-scale trading system expansion programs involving over 100 IT specialists across Business Analysis, Development, and QA.
  • In this role, you will support Front-to-Back trading activities around Power trading systems and ETRM platforms, while collaborating closely with Traders, Risk, Operations, Middle Office, Back Office, Accounting, Credit, and IT teams.
  • This position combines business analysis, application support, system enhancement, integration projects, and close interaction with business users in a fast-paced and high-pressure trading environment.
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Your Responsibilities
  • Support Power trading activities across the full Front-to-Back lifecycle
  • Deliver enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and new functionalities within ETRM/CTRM platforms
  • Gather business requirements across international teams and departments
  • Run workshops with both Business and IT stakeholders
  • Configure and model new Power trading activities within OATI applications
  • Work closely with developers and vendors on integrations, APIs, testing, and deployment support
  • Enhance surrounding systems including exchanges, pricing engines, and market integrations
  • Write and maintain functional specifications and technical documentation
  • Participate in UAT phases, testing activities, and bug prioritization
  • Provide 2nd level application support to worldwide users
  • Train 1st level support teams and ensure smooth handovers
  • Contribute to backlog prioritization and reporting activities
  • Ensure high-quality customer service and stakeholder management in a global environment
  • ๐Ÿง  The Profile We Are Looking For ๐Ÿง 
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Application Support Analyst, or similar role within ETRM/CTRM environments
  • Strong experience supporting trading activities within Power markets
  • Good understanding of North American Power products and derivatives
  • Hands-on experience with ETRM/CTRM platforms
  • Experience with OATI applications, especially webTrader, is a strong plus
  • Strong SQL skills and understanding of database design and reporting
  • Experience working with APIs, FIX protocol, and market data feeds (ICE, CME, NODAL...)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in fast-paced and high-pressure trading environments
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Service-oriented mindset with strong customer focus
  • Fluent English required
  • โž• Nice to Have
  • Knowledge of Power Query and VBA
  • Familiarity with pricing/modelling tools
  • Experience with software development lifecycle methodologies
  • ITIL, Project Management, or technical certifications
  • ๐Ÿ“ Additional Information ๐Ÿ“
  • Location: Houston
  • Industry: Energy Trading / Commodities
  • Environment: International & fast-paced trading ecosystem
  • Collaboration with global teams across Trading, Risk, Operations, and IT
  • Long-term strategic trading systems program

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Business Analyst - Power Trading / ETRM

Darwin Partners

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