IT Business Analyst

Job description

Segment

Integrated Supply & Trading
Role synopsis

Credit Risk organisation is seen as 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 all Credit Risk technology delivery to the business and systems required to perform their global business function including US and EU regulatory obligations.

Working with a global stakeholder base, the role will be responsible for understanding requirements, developing theoretical solutions through to practical implementation, and managing the associated change and project process.

Req ID

75458BR
Location

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

No
Relocation available

No
Travel required

Negligible travel
Key accountabilities

·  Engage business users to solicit and understand requirements including the business case to invest in those changes.
·  Lead requirement workshops and assist in the analysis of stakeholder objectives
·  Interact and collaborate with local IT&S teams, including non-Credit Risk support teams
·  Apply data analysis techniques, based upon an understanding of business processes for both DevOps support and project deliveries
·  Works with clients/users in managing scope and requirement changes, traceability and defining acceptance tests
·  Interface with Credit Risk technical teams to shape the technical offering to meet business demand and provide the translation from commercial requirement through to technical implementation
·  Identify and escalate risks, issues and dependencies
·  Communicate accurate status of efforts during stand-ups including blockers
·  Provide time and effort estimates for DevOps and project planning
Essential Education

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

·  Knowledge of Oil/Gas trading or financial services
·  Experience with agile methodology
·  Experience working with geographically remote stakeholders and teams including managed service providers
·  Experience with data warehousing and understanding data warehousing concepts
·  Professional accreditation, e.g. Foundation in Business Analysis or ISEB Diploma in Business Analysis
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

06-Feb-2017
Sub-category

Business Analysis & Consulting
Job category

Information Technology & Services
Countries (State/Region)

United States - Illinois
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Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

·  Hybrid technologist (business and data analysis) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the Trading industry and a track record delivering technological solutions.
·  Proven quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
·  Strong SQL and Oracle capabilities
·  Good relationship and stakeholder management skills.
·  Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with technology staff and business stakeholders
·  Be able to work independently with moderate supervision within a clear framework of accountability. Takes the initiative, follows the work plan, and checks progress against objectives.
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.