Projects Business Analyst - Global Futures Exchange

Join the ECI Group's Professional Technical Services Network as a contract Projects Business Analyst - Global Futures Exchange. As an IT Business Analyst, you will be the bridge between business needs and technical solutions in a dynamic trading environment. You’ll leverage your expertise to drive improvements in trading systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver scalable technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and risk management. Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge trading technology and make a tangible impact on global energy markets. This is a short-term contract assignment in our client's Houston office beginning November 24, 2025 and ending April 15, 2026. Our client is a global leader in the in Oil & Energy, renowned for innovation and a commitment to developing cleaner energy solutions. They invest heavily in their people, offering industry-leading development programs and a collaborative, high-performance culture where your ideas drive real impact. Key Roles and Responsibilities • Analyze and map RFQ, order, and trade lifecycles to formulate solutions that improve quality and efficiency across trading systems • Serve as a subject matter expert for trading systems initiatives, providing guidance to development, QA, infrastructure, and support teams • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, support, and technical business users • Deliver scalable algorithmic trading technology in a compliant and flexible manner, with hands-on experience in Algo regulation, audit, and compliance (e.g., MiFID II & RTS6) • Communicate effectively with traders, developers, and stakeholders to ensure business requirements are understood and met at all levels of delivery • Analyze complex data sets and propose innovative solutions to enhance trading lifecycle processes, including order capture, execution, allocation workflow, settlement, and compliance requirements Qualifications • Deep understanding of all major global futures exchanges • Extensive knowledge of the full exchange-traded derivatives trade lifecycle • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Commodity Trading & Price Risk Management or Capital Markets / Investment Banks, bringing an external perspective to ensure cost: value competitiveness • Familiarity with market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.) and liquidity aggregation platforms • Strong grasp of financial regulations such as MiFID II, EMIR, and FCA guidelines • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with traders, developers, and stakeholders • Team player with a proactive, self-motivated, and flexible attitude • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment and meet demanding deadlines with changing priorities Required Skills: • Proven experience as an IT Business Analyst in a trading environment (preferably Front Office and/or Middle Office) • In-depth understanding of Exchange Traded Derivatives and Commodity Trading (Oil and Gas) • Experience with Third Party Networks and EMS/OMS software vendors (e.g., TT, NYFIX, Bloomberg, TradingScreen) • Proficiency in instrument static data and Market Data systems & protocols, across both Windows and Linux operating systems • Solid experience in FIX Engineering and application support/vendor management • Strong technical skills in scripting (Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL) and debugging network protocols (TCP, multicast) • Demonstrated ability in exchange certification, application deployment, and support • Experience analyzing and implementing regulatory initiatives (e.g., MiFID II, MAD/MAR) Powered by JazzHR RRvuYSTdUq