Business Analyst Energy Trading (m/f/d)
Project information
- For our client, a renowned employer in the Swiss energy sector, we are looking for an experienced business analyst to support a process optimization and automation initiative within an energy trading environment.
- This is a consultant role embedded in several initiatives, focused on delivering quick wins through process reengineering and design, with an emphasis on value creation across the trading lifecycle.
- You're an ideal candidate if you're someone who thrives on digging deep, uncovering how things truly work, and challenge the status quo through structured, end-to-end thinking.
Responsibilities
- Apply end-to-end (E2E) process thinking to map, analyze and optimize the full value chain from trade capture through to physical delivery, operations and settlement
- Investigate actual business processes by actively engaging with stakeholders across trading desks, operations and IT
- Chase down details with persistence-proactively work with subject matter experts (SMEs) and line operations to uncover how processes really run, not just how they’re supposed to
- Identify inefficiencies, gaps and automation opportunities and deliver clear, actionable recommendations
- Work independently to validate findings, test ideas and present re-structured designs
- Ensure outputs are well-documented, transparent and support long-term scalability
Profile
- Experience as a Business Analyst within the energy trading sector, ideally covering both physical delivery and front office trading
- Proficient experience in power trading operations
- Solid understanding of ETRM systems (e.g., Endur, Allegro) and how they support the trade lifecycle
- Demonstrated ability to think end-to-end, see across silos, and connect the dots between commercial, operational, and IT functions
- A persistent and investigative mindset-comfortable pushing for clarity and asking the "dumb" questions to get to the real answers
- Strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously
- Familiarity with process mapping and modeling tools (e.g., BPMN, Visio, Signavio)
- Experience in agile delivery settings
- Knowledge of regulatory or compliance frameworks in energy markets
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Benefits
- Exciting employment opportunity with a renowned organization in the energy industry
- Central office location, hybrid on-site/remote setup
- Option vor project extension
About Hays
IT is and always has been our core business that laid the foundation for Hays' success. We are the biggest privately owned IT recruitment agency in Germany and offer the best jobs for every career level – whether you are interested in vacancies in agile SMEs or international DAX groups. Hays masters the entire IT job spectrum, from support to software architecture or digitalisation – thanks to our broad portfolio, we have something for everyone. In the last decades, we were able to support numerous IT experts with choosing the right path for a successful career, positioning ourselves as their lifelong partner. Our highly specialised consultants can cater to your every wish and expectation and will prepare you for interviews and contract negotiations. Give it a try and learn what the market has to offer – our services are free of charge, non-binding and discreet! We look forward to hearing from you.
Staffing process for freelance specialists
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.
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