Avangrid
Senior Business System Analyst
Avangrid, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
This position is in the Energy Trading and Risk Management application support group, which is primarily responsible for supporting our energy trading system of record. Key responsibilities of this role will include project work and system support of the commodities trading process pertaining to Front, Middle and Back offices. This position will require strong technical skills, the ability to work independently and in teams as well as excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Provide support for integration between Commodities Trading Exchanges and Aligne (ICE, CME, etc)
Provide support for Aligne TRM, Aligne Analytics, GBO, EOD Reporting
Provide support for other system applications in support of the power business, including but not limited to OATI webSettlements Pro, EAS, ZE, Paragon Credit, Paragon ERM (Recs), TRSA (trade surveillance)
Provide technical knowledge and application expertise to the user community
Design, develop, test and implement updates or solutions to the supported systems
Design, build and maintain reports for end users
Ensure compliance with established IT control policies
Responsible for ad hoc reports and projects as required
Perform in a leadership role on projects to facilitate the development of less experienced analysts
Manage and participate in all upgrades and changes to Energy Trade and Risk Management applications
Monitor the risk systems, report problems and assist in troubleshooting. This includes after-hours support of the End-of-Day (EOD) process.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years’ experience in energy trading applications
Knowledge of power trading and operations
Experience using SQL and PLSQL
Strong knowledge of IT concepts, practices, controls and procedures
Proficiency using Windows and the complete MS Office Suite
Effective written and verbal communication skills with technical and business personnel
Capacity to manage multiple tasks, solve complex problems, and work under pressure
The ability to work across functions and within teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical personnel
Proven ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Aligne’s Global Back Office (GBO) and knowledge of SAP interface
Prior experience with FIS (formally known as Sungard) products
Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment
Flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving
Experience with Powershell
Additional Success Factors
Self-starter with demonstrated performance leading initiatives and building consensus at all levels of a matrixed global organization
Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors
Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations
Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message
Ability to efficiently manage multiple, concurrent, time-sensitive projects and priorities
Flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at
careers@avangrid.com .
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Key Responsibilities
Provide support for integration between Commodities Trading Exchanges and Aligne (ICE, CME, etc)
Provide support for Aligne TRM, Aligne Analytics, GBO, EOD Reporting
Provide support for other system applications in support of the power business, including but not limited to OATI webSettlements Pro, EAS, ZE, Paragon Credit, Paragon ERM (Recs), TRSA (trade surveillance)
Provide technical knowledge and application expertise to the user community
Design, develop, test and implement updates or solutions to the supported systems
Design, build and maintain reports for end users
Ensure compliance with established IT control policies
Responsible for ad hoc reports and projects as required
Perform in a leadership role on projects to facilitate the development of less experienced analysts
Manage and participate in all upgrades and changes to Energy Trade and Risk Management applications
Monitor the risk systems, report problems and assist in troubleshooting. This includes after-hours support of the End-of-Day (EOD) process.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years’ experience in energy trading applications
Knowledge of power trading and operations
Experience using SQL and PLSQL
Strong knowledge of IT concepts, practices, controls and procedures
Proficiency using Windows and the complete MS Office Suite
Effective written and verbal communication skills with technical and business personnel
Capacity to manage multiple tasks, solve complex problems, and work under pressure
The ability to work across functions and within teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical personnel
Proven ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Aligne’s Global Back Office (GBO) and knowledge of SAP interface
Prior experience with FIS (formally known as Sungard) products
Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment
Flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving
Experience with Powershell
Additional Success Factors
Self-starter with demonstrated performance leading initiatives and building consensus at all levels of a matrixed global organization
Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors
Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations
Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message
Ability to efficiently manage multiple, concurrent, time-sensitive projects and priorities
Flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at
careers@avangrid.com .
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