Wholesale Energy Trading Business Analyst

The future of energy is digitized, decarbonized and localized. At SmartestEnergy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems.

Formed in 2001, we’re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. As well as our three offices in the US, we have three offices in the UK and another in Australia. Further expansion is planned for 2026 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets.

When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.

Overview

The Senior Wholesale Energy Systems Analyst plays a critical role in analyzing, optimizing, and managing energy systems to support trading and risk management activities relying on high level of understanding of trading and risk management practices.

In this role, you will be involved with the following:

Advanced System Analysis and Support :

• Lead the analysis and support of energy systems to ensure they meet complex business requirements and operate efficiently

• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for energy systems

Strategic Data Management :

• Oversee the management and maintenance of system reference data, ensuring data integrity and accuracy

• Develop and execute sophisticated data migration and transformation processes

Integration and Development Leadership :

• Lead the development and maintenance of integrations between energy systems and other business applications

• Implement and oversee system enhancements and upgrades to improve functionality and performance

Collaboration and Documentation :

• Work closely with senior business analysts, traders, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and technical specifications

Risk Management and Compliance :

• Monitor and report on market conditions and trends to support advanced risk management strategies

• Ensure compliance with energy trading regulations and standards

To be successful in this role, you are likely to have the following skills/experience:

Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Experience : 7+ years

• Extensive experience in developing, configuring and supporting Energy Trading and risk management systems (ETRM) and Distributed Energy Resource Mgmt Systems (DERMS), preferably within the ERCOT, PJM, NYISO and ISONE markets

• Experience supporting Renewable Energy Credit (RECs) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)

• Experience leading qualified scheduling entity (QSE) services for ERCOT and/or market participant services in PJM and NYISO

Business Domain Knowledge : Ability to communicate effectively with Traders, Risk Managers, and Schedulers.

Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze complex problems, break them down into manageable components, and derive meaningful insights to support decision-making processes.

Strategic Mindset: A forward-thinking approach to aligning business objectives with technology solutions, anticipating future challenges.

Effective Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas, requirements, and recommendations clearly and persuasively.

Note: This position is NOT eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Diversity

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to what we do. We value everybody irrespective of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history). EOE.

We know that for our business to thrive we need diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As such, if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to the HR & People Team via email [email protected] so we can discuss with you further.