Business Analyst - End-to-End Delivery Focus (f/m/d)

 Our Trading IT team in Düsseldorf is looking for you!   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

The ETRM department at Uniper is a key player in delivering development and operations (DEVOPS) for our core Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems. This team, consisting of Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Technical Analysts, is responsible for supporting the entire trade lifecycle across various commodities including Gas, Power, Coal, Oil, Freight, Weather, and LNG. As trusted partners to key business stakeholders such as Front Office, Risk Management, and Middle and Back Office, the ETRM team enables the Uniper business teams by driving Strategic Projects supporting Uniper’s Growth & Transformation.

In this role, you will:

• Take ownership of the end-to-end trade lifecycle for Power and Gas markets, both in the UK and globally
• Understand new business initiatives and product implementations that support Uniper’s trading strategies
• Follow standard Uniper IT project delivery processes to ensure consistent, quality outcomes
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to support Uniper’s transformation, particularly in the Green Power and Green Gas portfolios
• Lead the identification, classification, documentation, and engineering of business requirements
• Facilitate workshops with a wide range of stakeholders, from operational staff to director-level executives, ensuring alignment and clarity in project goals
• Serve as the first point of contact for the business to consult on requirements and drive solutions
• Work within an international, multi-sourced delivery model alongside Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Developers
• Assist in identifying and designing appropriate IT solutions, including solution evaluation and recommendations
• Maintain a holistic view of E2E solutions, ensuring comprehensive understanding of impacts across the trading landscape
• Take clear ownership of delivering solutions across all phases of the trade lifecycle
• Challenge requirements where necessary and provide alternative solution options, including cost/benefit analyses
• Be an active member of the “Business Analyst Community” at Uniper, driving best practices and continuous improvement

Your profile

• Educated to degree level, preferably with a Master’s in IT, Energy Economics, or Engineering
• Professional qualifications in Project Management or Business Analysis (e.g., PMP, CBAP) are highly desirable
• Deep knowledge of Gas or Power trading, with a strong understanding of the trade lifecycle. Experience with additional commodities is a plus
• Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within the Energy Trading domain or in Capital Markets Domain
• Strong understanding of Green Power, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Green Certificates, and Green Gases
• Functional and technical expertise in OpenLink Endur, including the ability to understand and work with AVS/JVS and OpenComponents
• Ability to lead and mentor Business Analysts and Developers, including offshore teams
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage complex dependencies systematically and effectively
• Solid understanding of ETRM systems, scheduling applications, and reporting landscapes, with a thorough knowledge of trade lifecycle processes
• Proven ability to drive and deliver change with a focus on commercial outcomes
• Experience in facilitating discussions to resolve technical challenges, balancing input from multiple business and technical stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder communication and management skills
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to project ownership
• Experience leading offshore teams and owning significant project deliverables in large-scale programs

Your benefits

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

• Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy 

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.