AGS Commodities IT Business Analyst
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.), New York, NY, United States
Overview
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Business Analyst – Commodities Trading Technology for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Midtown, New York, NY. Hybrid: 2–3 days/week in the office.
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the Commodities Technology team within Global Trading Solutions. This role will focus on Agricultural and Soft Commodities trading and risk management, working closely with Front Office, Quants, Market Risk, and Technology teams to deliver critical trading platform enhancements and support ongoing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience supporting commodities trading platforms (Endur and/or Murex), with a solid understanding of both financial and physical commodities workflows.
Responsibilities
Partner directly with Front Office Sales, Traders, and Quant teams to gather and refine business requirements
Capture and document detailed requirements across agricultural commodities trading, including financial, physical, listed, OTC, and funding products
Collaborate with Technology teams to define scope, estimate effort, and support delivery within an Agile/Scrum framework
Facilitate communication across Front Office, Risk, Middle Office, Back Office, and downstream stakeholders
Define test cases, support UAT, and validate features prior to production release
Provide post-production support and assist in resolving critical issues as needed
Qualifications
Strong experience as a Business Analyst supporting commodities trading platforms
Solid understanding of Agricultural / Soft Commodities markets and dynamics
Experience with major exchanges such as ICE, CBOT, CME
Strong knowledge of derivatives and OTC products (futures, forwards, options, average price products)
Understanding of physical commodities workflows including inventory, leasing, financing, and logistics
Hands-on experience with Endur and/or Murex, including:
Trade capture and contract setup
Market data and curve configuration
Simulation and EOD processing
Data extraction and ingestion
Strong SQL skills for data analysis and validation
Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivots, macros)
Experience working in Agile environments using Jira and Scrum boards
EEO Statement: SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the Commodities Technology team within Global Trading Solutions. This role will focus on Agricultural and Soft Commodities trading and risk management, working closely with Front Office, Quants, Market Risk, and Technology teams to deliver critical trading platform enhancements and support ongoing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience supporting commodities trading platforms (Endur and/or Murex), with a solid understanding of both financial and physical commodities workflows.
Responsibilities
Partner directly with Front Office Sales, Traders, and Quant teams to gather and refine business requirements
Capture and document detailed requirements across agricultural commodities trading, including financial, physical, listed, OTC, and funding products
Collaborate with Technology teams to define scope, estimate effort, and support delivery within an Agile/Scrum framework
Facilitate communication across Front Office, Risk, Middle Office, Back Office, and downstream stakeholders
Define test cases, support UAT, and validate features prior to production release
Provide post-production support and assist in resolving critical issues as needed
Qualifications
Strong experience as a Business Analyst supporting commodities trading platforms
Solid understanding of Agricultural / Soft Commodities markets and dynamics
Experience with major exchanges such as ICE, CBOT, CME
Strong knowledge of derivatives and OTC products (futures, forwards, options, average price products)
Understanding of physical commodities workflows including inventory, leasing, financing, and logistics
Hands-on experience with Endur and/or Murex, including:
Trade capture and contract setup
Market data and curve configuration
Simulation and EOD processing
Data extraction and ingestion
Strong SQL skills for data analysis and validation
Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivots, macros)
Experience working in Agile environments using Jira and Scrum boards
EEO Statement: SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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