Trading IT Business Analyst at Uniper SE Houston, TX

Trading IT Business Analyst

Uniper seeks a Trading IT Business Analyst to join its North American team!

The Business Analyst will work as a member of the IT team in North America providing day‑to‑day direction and leadership across the analytical community, as well as acting as a recognized subject matter expert regarding the Energy industry and the applications used within Uniper Global Commodities North America (UGCNA). The candidate will play a key role in supporting the Trading business users, be expected to interface with various groups within Uniper, and manage projects from inception to completion and be an integral part of the implementation.

• Identify issues and opportunities to proactively help deliver value‑added solutions to the business
• Analyze requirements and data from various groups within Uniper and transform into improved solutions
• Prepare cost estimates and project timelines for completing recommended solutions
• Own technical approach, plan and delivery for changes of all sizes
• Actively identify, report, promote, own and implement system improvement ideas
• Play a key role in building a partnership with the business and key stakeholders
• Act as a technical leader by utilising expert knowledge and understanding of Trading applications and technologies to provide a tactical and strategic vision aligned with other Uniper IT teams

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree or higher

Experience in the Energy Trading industry

Must have extensive experience working with ION Openlink Endur; ideally experience with other Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems such as Triple Point Commodity XL, as well

Demonstratable knowledge of Trading, Scheduling, Settlements, MTM, Exposure and PNL reporting

In-depth knowledge of a variety of development techniques and standards, including but not limited to: ITIL processes, Project Management, and Agile Project Management/Development methods

Have successfully worked on a broad range of functional systems in one or more of the following areas: SQL Databases, Data Warehouses, client/server development in C#, .NET, HTML, Java script, Python, Kafka, Power BI, Azure

Experience with developing, forecasting and working within budgets

Good communication skills, self‑starter, critical thinker, able to operate with autonomy

At Uniper, we reward our employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas.

We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries.

Our employees are the reason for our success. You will find many benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.