Business Analyst – Commodities Trading

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the Commodities Technology team, with a strong focus on Agricultural/Soft commodities trading and risk management. This role involves close collaboration with Front Office, Quants, Market Risk, Middle Office, and Back Office teams to drive successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Partner with Front Office (Traders, Sales) and Quants to gather and refine business requirements • Facilitate communication across business and technology stakeholders • Document detailed requirements for financial and physical commodity trades (OTC & listed) • Work with development teams to estimate effort and support delivery in an Agile/Scrum environment • Define and execute test cases, supporting UAT and validation before production release • Provide post-production support and assist in resolving critical issues Required Domain Expertise • Strong understanding of Commodities Trading, especially Agricultural/Soft commodities • Knowledge of Derivatives: Futures, Forwards, Options, OTC products • Familiarity with commodity exchanges such as ICE, CBOT, CME • Understanding of physical trading lifecycle (inventory, leasing, financing, logistics) Technical Skills • Hands-on experience with Endur and/or Murex (trade capture, market data, simulations, EOD processing) • Ability to write SQL queries for analysis and data validation • Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivots, macros) • Experience working with Jira and Agile methodologies Preferred Qualifications • Experience working directly with trading desks and risk teams • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced, trading-focused environment