Showing posts with label Commodities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Commodities. Show all posts

Monday, May 21, 2012

Trading Solutions Commodities Business Analyst

My client is the market leader in trading and risk management systems for some of the worlds biggest Commodity Trading Houses, Utilities, Hedge Funds and Investment Banks. You will be supporting the implementation of their state of the art systems on client site in the Front office throughout London, the UK and Europe. Experience in the electricity and power markets will be a strong asset

This Consultant / Business Analyst role will be hands on and will require you to become an expert super user in the use of their software to be able to implement it on the Trading floor on client site. You receive state of the art training and will quickly become a specialist in the systems processes. Some responsibilities and tasks will include running business analysis and gap analysis phases as well as being team leader on specific implementation projects. You will transfer the knowledge you have gained through past implementation projects, prior expose to ETRM systems and extensive training into your daily tasks.

All applicants should have -
* · Energy and Commodities market knowledge
* · Product knowledge of pricing and risk profiles
* · A degree
* · Relevant experience in systems implementation
* · Business analyst skills
* · Project management skills

This role will pay a competitive salary with bonus and benefits. This opportunity provides you with the ability to work in Investment banks, trading houses, utilities and hedge funds within multiple sectors which is all guaranteed to propel your career more than most BA roles. You will quickly become a super user in the leading ETRM system on the market and will gain overnight status as a 'gold dust candidate' by joining this company. These opportunities will not be around for much longer, so if you are interested please contact Lauren Glazin on 0207 469 5055.

To apply, send in your CV today - or contact Lauren Glazin on 0207469 5055

Sthree UK Pilot is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Commodities Senior Project Manager - Front Office - London

Based in the heart of the City my client is a leading player in the Financial and Commodity Trading and Risk Management sector.

They are seeking established project managers with a proven track record in project managing trading software projects.

The role requires the individual to gain knowledge of the complex trading software product suite and then be able to apply this knowledge and their relevant experience at client sites in a Project Management role. You will be a senior memeber of the team and will be required to travel to European client site when needed. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to further their career in the ETRM / Project Management space.

Key Responsibilities:
* Be responsible for the design, production and delivery of the Implementation Project Plan (IPP)
* Run and execute the PRINCE II project management process and co-ordinate the production and delivery or the project's deliverables.
* Act as the principal point of contact within the client's organisation.
* Maintain all project-related files and records.
* Raise and monitor any Requests for Support Services (RSS) in connection with the Project and co-ordinate the provision and allocation of all associated RSS resources.

Key Skills:
* Project Management experience in a financial/commodity institution or similar software organisation
* Knowledge of trading and trading software
* Knowledge of the Project Management 'life cycle'
* Knowledge of PRINCE 2
* Planning and organising - time management
* Excellent communication and influencing skills

If you are interested in this position and you feel that you have the relevant skills and experience then please respond to this with an up to date copy of your CV or call Lauren Glazin on 0207 469 5055. Alternatively please feel free to pass this onto anyone that you think maybe of interest.

To find out more about Huxley Associates please visit www.huxley.com


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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Commodities Trading Consultant - London - c.£70k

My client is a market leader in trading software and risk management systems. They supply their systems and consultancy to the top commodity trading houses and investment banks. They are looking for a front office business analyst to assist / consult on the implementation of their state of the art systems throughout London, the UK and Europe.

This role is very 'hands on' and it requires you to become an expert in the use of the software systems they implement and apply this knowledge at client site. This includes, but is not limited to, business analysis, gap analysis and team leading the in the Front Office, with direct exposure to the traders and to multiple client sites. Eventually you will become a super user of this technology and will be transferring all you know to the clients you are placed at.

All applicants must have -

- Knowledge of the commodities space

- A numerate degree (computer science, maths)

- Relevant experience in systems implementation

- Business analyst skills

- Project management skills

- European travel is essential for this role.

This role will pay a competitive salary with bonus and benefits. This represents an exciting opportunity which allows you to gain knowledge and work within investment banks, hedge funds and energy majors, as well as travelling around Europe and furthering your career whilst doing so. This client has a very low staff turnover and is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their rapidly growing company.

To apply, send in your CV today - or contact Lauren Glazin on 0207469 5055

To find out more about Huxley Associates please visit www.huxley.com


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