Business Analyst (Commodities Trading)

<h3>Why Join Exadel</h3> <p>We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.</p> <p>From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.<br>What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.</p> <h3>About the Client</h3> <p>A leading North American financial services provider operating across personal, commercial, wealth management, and capital markets sectors. Following recent strategic acquisitions, the top-tier bank has significantly expanded its international footprint. Now executing an "AI-first" strategy, the organization has launched a dedicated institute for applied AI and quantum computing to drive productivity and deliver hyper-personalized digital experiences for millions of global customers.</p> <h3>What You’ll Do</h3> <ul> <li>Serve as a subject matter expert in Commodities trading environments</li> <li>Support front-office trading workflows and operational processes across commodities businesses</li> <li>Partner closely with trading desks and stakeholders to support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives</li> <li>Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from traders and key stakeholders</li> <li>Clearly articulate scope, assumptions, dependencies, and functional requirements</li> <li>Analyze the impact of upstream and downstream systems on business processes and workflows</li> <li>Support process mapping, workflow analysis, and functional documentation initiatives</li> <li>Collaborate with technology teams to identify and drive system enhancements supporting commodities trading activities</li> <li>Work closely with developers to ensure requirements are clearly understood and implemented correctly</li> <li>Support solution deployment activities and ensure successful adoption by business users</li> <li>Participate in project planning, delivery coordination, and production readiness activities</li> <li>Conduct data analysis to provide insights supporting trading operations and risk management activities</li> <li>Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize business processes and operational outcomes</li> <li>Support reporting, reconciliation, and operational analysis initiatives</li> <li>Partner closely with traders and stakeholders to support seamless operations and regulatory compliance</li> <li>Manage change requests and support structured change management processes</li> <li>Facilitate communication between business and technology teams throughout the project lifecycle</li> <li>Participate in testing activities including test planning, test case execution, and defect coordination</li> <li>Collaborate closely with business users during UAT to ensure solutions meet business requirements</li> <li>Support quality assurance efforts to ensure high-quality, production-ready deliverables</li> </ul> <h3>What You Bring</h3> <ul> <li>Proven experience within Commodities trading environments</li> <li>Strong understanding of banking and Capital Markets products and services related to Commodities</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to gather, document, and manage business requirements</li> <li>Experience supporting trading workflows, operational processes, and system enhancements</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, traders, and cross-functional stakeholders</li> <li>Experience with Openlink Endur is a strong asset</li> <li>Experience supporting testing, QA, and UAT activities is preferred</li> <li>Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on high-quality deliverables</li> <li>Self-starter who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments</li> </ul> <h3>Nice to have</h3> <ul> <li>Experience working within front-office trading environments</li> <li>Exposure to complex trading system integrations and data flows</li> <li>Prior experience supporting UAT within Capital Markets or Commodities platforms</li> <li>Experience working within enterprise trading technology transformation initiatives</li> </ul> <h3>English level</h3> <p>Upper-Intermediate</p> <h3>Legal & Hiring Information</h3> <ul> <li>Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more</li> <li>Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions</li> <li>Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs</li> </ul> <h3>Your Benefits at Exadel</h3> <p>Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.</p> <ul> <li>International projects</li> <li>In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility</li> <li>Medical healthcare</li> <li>Recognition program</li> <li>Ongoing learning & reimbursement </li> <li>Well-being program</li> <li>Team events & local benefits </li> <li>Sports compensation </li> <li>Referral bonuses </li> <li>Top-tier equipment provision</li> </ul> <h3>Exadel Culture</h3> <p>We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.</p>

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