VirtueTech Recruitment Group
Lead LNG Business Analyst | Energy Trading, Cross Asset, Front Office | Up to £150,000 | Hybrid, LDN
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Lead LNG Business Analyst | Energy Trading, Cross Asset, Front Office | Hybrid, Liverpool Street | Up to £150,000
About the Role
A Business Analyst with strong LNG knowledge, preferably within Energy or Commodities Trading, is required by a growing commodities & energy trading firm specialising in both physicals and derivative trading.
As the firm scales and introduces new products in line with evolving regulatory changes, they seek a Lead Business Analyst with strong front-office expertise to work on the full project lifecycle covering:
- Business requirements analysis
- Functional specification development
- Testing
- Support during UAT (User Acceptance Testing)
This is a Business / Front Office-focused Business Analyst position in an Energy Trading environment. Excellent communication skills are essential for engagement across all levels of senior management.
The primary objective of the Lead LNG Business Analyst is to oversee the design and deployment of a system that unifies trading lifecycle events while providing near real-time exposure and position data across multiple energy commodities.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead stakeholder engagement across multiple Energy Trading desks (LNG, Carbon, Gas, Power, etc.) to define and document platform scope and system design.
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Direct project delivery from a Business Analyst perspective, balancing competing priorities and managing stakeholder expectations to align project deliverables with strategic business goals.
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Facilitate requirements gathering workshops and understand complex energy trade lifecycle events (deals capture through to settlement).
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Ensure the platform accurately captures end-to-end physical LNG workflows, including:
- Cargo scheduling
- Nominations
- Logistics
- Inventory and settlement
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Translate primary trading activities into scalable technical solutions, such as:
- Futures
- Forwards
- Options
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Collaborate with IT, Application Support Analysts, Developers, UAT Teams, and Architects to ensure seamless integration of requirements.
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Work closely with stakeholders to define functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring the system aligns with strategic objectives.
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Requirements
- Proven Business Analyst experience in LNG, Commodities, or Energy Trading industries.
- Deep knowledge of physical LNG and derivative trading.
- Front-office experience with cross-asset trading expertise.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Hands-on experience in driving system design, functional specification, and software testing.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to energy trading and LNG markets.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure trading environment with competing priorities.
Benefits & Conditions
💰 Competitive Remuneration: Up to £150,000 per annum. 🏢 Hybrid Working: 2-3 days per week in the office. 📍 Location: Based in Liverpool Street, London.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their latest CV to: [This advert] or shabana@virtuetech.io.
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