Business Analyst; FOTA

We’re looking for a Senior Technical Business Analyst to help design, deliver, and optimise our Analytics & Modelling Platform supporting Gas, LNG and Power markets. Sitting at the intersection of quantitative modelling, energy fundamentals and technology, you’ll work closely with Analysts, Data Scientists, Developers and Product Owners to turn complex modelling needs into scalable platform capabilities. Your work will strengthen the analytical foundations that drive strategic and commercial decision‑making across global energy markets.

• Act as the primary BA partner to Quant, Modelling and Energy Analytics teams across Gas, LNG and Power.
• Elicit and document requirements related to supply–demand modelling, price forecasting and scenario analysis.
• Translate quantitative and analytical concepts into clear, actionable technical requirements.
• Support the design and evolution of the Analytics & Modelling Platform, including data pipelines, modelling frameworks and analytical tooling.
• Collaborate with Quants and Data Scientists on feature engineering, dataset design, model workflows and integration of forecasting models into production systems.
• Define requirements for large and complex datasets (market data, fundamentals, weather, flows, storage, cross‑commodity linkages).
• Support Python‑based analytics and ensure requirements are precise, testable and delivery‑ready.
• Contribute to model documentation and lifecycle management processes.
• Operate within an Agile framework, managing backlogs, writing user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate demos, alignment sessions and UAT to validate incremental deliverables.
• Support production releases, stabilisation and post‑release issue resolution.
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies and complexities across the analytics ecosystem.

Hard Skills

• Strong knowledge of European/global Gas, LNG and Power markets, including fundamentals, flows, storage, supply–demand balances and hub pricing (e.g., TTF, JKM).
• Experience in energy analytics, fundamental forecasting and scenario modelling.
• Solid understanding of feature engineering, statistical modelling and ML workflows.
• Strong Python skills for data analysis and modelling (pandas, Num Py, Jupyter Hub).
• Experience working with complex, multi‑source datasets (market data, weather, outages, fundamentals)
• Familiarity with market data providers (ZEMA, Bloomberg, Reuters/Refinitiv).

Soft Skills

• Self‑starter who thrives in complex, analytical environments.
• Strong collaborator across Quant, Data Science and Engineering teams.
• Ability to turn complex modelling concepts into structured requirements.
• Experience coordinating delivery of complex initiatives within Agile teams.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication.

Experience

• Technical Business Analysis experience in energy trading or analytics‑focused environments (Gas, LNG, Power).
• Strong background in Agile delivery frameworks.

SEFE is an international energy company anchored in Europe, delivering energy solutions that ensure reliable and affordable supply. Our activities span the entire energy value chain – from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. With decades of trading expertise and a growing LNG portfolio, SEFE is one of Europe’s leading suppliers to industrial customers, providing more than 200TWh of gas and power each year.

We supply over 50,000 clients, from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies, we support our customers on their decarbonisation journey and contribute to the energy transition. SEFE employs over 2,000 people worldwide and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Securing energy – now and for the future.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills, and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution.

This is a contract role, initially for 6 months with the potential to extend. Based in our London office, conveniently located close to travel networks we offer the opportunity to follow a hybrid working model. Join SEFE and help us secure gas supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.

Business Function:
Information Technology