Business Analyst

Job description

Role synopsis

The BP Credit Risk organisation is a key business area for commercial growth and daily operation within BP's Integrated Supply and Trading (IST) organisation.

This role is part of the Global Credit Risk IT team which is responsible for the technology delivery and support of systems required by the business to perform their global business function including regulatory and IFRS obligations. You will be the key representative in Chicago engaging with the business and external teams at various levels.

BP is looking for someone who is energetic, enterprising and a self-starter, works autonomously, has an innovative view and exhibits leadership capabilities. You should be able to successfully prioritise, when faced with requests, demands and deadlines. Strong oral and written communication capabilities are required to successfully work within a global environment. You demonstrate a functional understanding of trading and the deal lifecycle and have a technical and analytical acumen that is required to effectively deliver across BP's Credit Risk estate.

Req ID

83275BR
Location

United States - Illinois - Chicago
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

No
Travel required

Negligible travel
Key accountabilities

·  Business Analysis and functional expertise leading engagements and deliveries for the Credit Risk domain in Chicago.
·  On-Site Point of Contact ensuring strong customer service and collaboration with our business and external teams.
·  Collaborate and liaise between local teams and your team members located in Houston, London, Singapore and Offshore.
·  Solicit, document and understand business processes and requirements using the Business-Driven Development (BDD) process.
·  Understand the Credit Risk global vision and strategic roadmap providing assurance that the local region is appropriately represented and their requests are aligned.
·  Lead requirement workshops and analysis of business objectives ensuring alignment with the Strategic Roadmap including the business case to support the investment spend.
·  Collaborate with your clients to document scope and provide assurance during the delivery lifecycle to minimize impacts and risks to the overall implementation.
·  Plan, communicate and lead User Acceptance Testing including documenting traceability, agreement on entry and exit criteria, test coverage and test scenarios.
·  Conduct data analysis using your understanding of business processes for support and project deliveries.
·  Collaborate and communicate with our team to shape the technical offerings to meet business demand and provide the translation from commercial requirements through to technical implementation.
·  Identify and raise risks, issues, and dependencies providing options for mitigation.
·  Communicate accurate status of efforts during daily stand-ups including blockers and assist in actively removing blockers for others.
About BP

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

Integrated Supply & Trading (IST) is BP's face to the traded markets for BP in oil, gas, power, chemicals and finance. IST's role is to enhance Group value through distinctive supply, commodity trading, risk management and information technology skills underpinned by a world class finance, control and compliance infrastructure. IST has a dynamic and highly skilled workforce, which creates value by combining analysis and commercial innovation with the material asset base of BP.

IST fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud of our stance on fairness, equal opportunity and meritocracy, which focuses on all of our employees reaching their full potential.

IST Information Technology & Services (IT&S) is the progressive global IT arm of BP. The expertise IT&S provides is central to the operation and development of Integrated Supply & Trading (IST) - one of the world's largest energy trading businesses. Delivering innovative solutions for supply and commodity trading activity across IST's Global Gas and Oil Strategic Performance Units is at the heart of what IT&S does.

Our people and culture are diverse, reflecting the truly global nature of our business - in excess of 500 employees provide a presence in over 50 countries, with key hubs in London, Chicago, Houston, Calgary and Singapore. We support our people by offering an exciting variety of professions and provide excellent training opportunities to help them progress their careers.
Application close date

03-Aug-2017
Sub-category

Business Analysis & Consulting
Job category

Information Technology & Services
Countries (State/Region)

United States - Illinois
Disclaimer

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Essential experience and job requirements

·  Hybrid technologist with functional knowledge and experience in the commodity or financial trading industry.
·  Strong business and data analysis experience across the full software delivery lifecycle.
·  Strong SQL and Oracle capabilities and experience creating logical data mappings.
·  Experience working with geographically remote teams.
·  Quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
·  Communicate effectively and concisely with technical staff and business users across multiple levels.
·  Works independently with minimal supervision and excellent organizational and time management skills
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Eligibility Requirements

If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.

Desired profile

Essential Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria and qualifications

·  Credit Risk functional knowledge in the commodity or financial trading industry.
·  Experience and understanding of data warehousing and data warehousing concepts.
·  Delivery experience of mobile applications, robotic automation processes (RPA), Cloud, machine learning or AI as tools to support and promote business efficiencies.
·  Experience with Agile or Scrum delivery methodologies.
·  Professional accreditation, e.g. Foundation in Business Analysis or ISEB Diploma in Business Analysis.