Senior Wholesale Energy Trading Business Analyst

Smartest Energy is a digital, decarbonized and localized energy solutions company that helps customers navigate the evolving energy landscape.

The company was founded in 2001 and operates from multiple offices in the US, UK, and Australia, with plans for further expansion.

The Senior Wholesale Energy Business Analyst plays a leadership, product‑oriented role in expanding trading capabilities, strengthening risk management, and enhancing reporting across wholesale ETRM systems. This role requires a deep understanding of energy trading markets, risk management practices, and supporting technology platforms, with accountability for aligning business needs to scalable and effective solutions.

• System Analysis and Support
  : own the analysis and ongoing support of energy trading systems to ensure they meet complex and evolving business requirements; oversee advanced troubleshooting and partner with technical teams to resolve system and data issues impacting trading and risk functions.
• Data Strategy and Management
  : own system reference data management, ensuring strong data integrity, governance, and accuracy; lead the design and execution of data migration and transformation initiatives to support business and system changes.
• Integration and Solution Delivery
  : direct the development and enhancement of integrations between ETRM platforms and upstream and downstream systems; guide the delivery of system enhancements and upgrades, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long‑term architecture.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Documentation
  : act as a key interface between business stakeholders and IT, driving clarity and alignment on requirements and solutions; educate and guide stakeholders to refine needs into actionable and well‑defined requirements; ensure documentation across business processes, system configurations, and technical specifications is complete and maintained.
• Risk Management and Compliance
  : design and support processes to monitor market activity and enable effective risk management practices; ensure systems and processes align with applicable energy trading regulations and compliance standards.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years in energy trading, risk management, and business analysis roles.
• Deep expertise in Energy Trading and Risk Management systems and related platforms, ideally across ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, and ISO NE markets.
• Experience supporting Renewable Energy Credits and Power Purchase Agreements.
• Experience working with or alongside QSE functions in ERCOT or market participant operations in PJM and NYISO.
• Business Domain Expertise: ability to act as a primary point of contact for Traders, Risk Managers, and Schedulers, engaging at a detailed and strategic level.
• Strategic Mindset: proven ability to partner with business and IT leadership to align near‑term initiatives with longer‑term technology and business strategy.
• Communication: excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas, requirements, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.

Smartest Energy celebrates an inclusive and diverse culture. We value every individual irrespective of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. EOE.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.