At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the evaluation of technology solutions for Finance & Risk platforms in a dynamic trading environment.
- Company: Join a global energy trading organisation with a focus on innovation and transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work model, and the chance to shape future technology strategies.
- Other info: Collaborate with senior stakeholders and drive significant enterprise transformations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major technology decisions in a fast-paced industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in business analysis and technology evaluations, especially in finance or trading sectors.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Industry: Commodities Trading
Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days per week)
Contract: Initial 6 month contract (multiyear scope)
Rate: £600-750/day (inside IR35)
X4 Technology are partnered with a global energy trading organisation embarking on a strategic programme to define the future of its Finance & Risk Platform, as part of a wider enterprise initiative spanning Trading, Finance and SAP. The programme will determine whether to enhance an existing in-house platform or implement a third-party solution.
Joining as a contract Business Analyst, you'll lead the end-to-end evaluation and selection process across requirements gathering, RFI/RFP management, vendor/solution analysis, POC delivery, executive recommendations and implementation planning.
Responsibilities:
- Lead business and technical requirements gathering across Finance, Risk, Trading and Technology stakeholders.
- Drive the end-to-end Build vs Buy assessment, managing RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluations and solution comparisons.
- Define and coordinate vendor PoCs, assessing functional fit, SAP integration, scalability, risk and total cost of ownership.
- Analyse current and future-state processes, identifying gaps and shaping the target Finance & Risk platform.
- Produce business cases, governance artefacts and executive recommendations to support strategic technology decisions.
- Partner with senior stakeholders, architects and vendors to drive alignment and implementation planning.
Requirements:
- Proven experience delivering Business Analysis across large-scale technology evaluation programmes.
- Strong background leading RFI/RFP processes, vendor selection, Build vs Buy assessments or enterprise software evaluations.
- Experience working across Finance, Risk, Trading or SAP environments within Commodities Trading, Energy Trading or Financial Services.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior business leaders, technology teams and third-party vendors.
- Strong analytical and documentation skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping, business cases and gap analysis.
- Experience supporting enterprise platform implementations and complex, cross-functional transformation programmes.
This is a great opportunity to join a global commodities trading organisation and support a major Finance & Risk technology transformation. You'll work closely with business and technology stakeholders to help shape the future platform strategy.
Please apply online for immediate consideration.
Contract Business Analyst (Technology Evaluation) in London employer: X4 Technology
X4 Technology is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, particularly in cutting-edge technologies like encryption and cloud security. Our inclusive culture and commitment to work-life balance make this an ideal place for talented individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
