Job Description

LyondellBasell

Basic Function

This position reports within and is a key member of the Business Interface - Commercial team. The DT Business Analyst – CTRM is an individual contributor who is responsible for helping with gathering of business requirements to ensure business objectives are met and is a team member during the design, development and execution of projects associated with CTRM implementation and Connected for Value program initiatives. The DT Business Analyst – CTRM must ensure the full systems lifecycle process is adhered to, overseeing solutions through the entire implementation process. The DT Business Analyst – CTRM advocates for their clients and acts as the single point of contact for new services and demand delivery. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Knowledge and experience of a Commodity Trading and Risk Management system, either as a business analyst, or system/solutions architect
• Knowledge and experience of energy industry (e.g. crude, refined products, natural gas, power).
• Collaborate with Commercial, Scheduling, Risk, Settlements, and Accounting teams to prioritize and troubleshoot issues, managing vendor communications to drive resolution within budget.
• Solid understanding of commodity trading instruments, Futures, Swaps, options, pricing etc.
• Exhibit strong multitasking, communication, and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced trading environment, prioritizing team collaboration and business enablement.
• Oversee the lifecycle of trading applications, including selection, implementation, upgrades, continuous improvement, and decommissioning.
• Strong background in both physical and financial commodities trading with a good understanding of front office, middle office and back office functions.
• Maintain compliance with change management policies and ensure accurate technical documentation, reporting metrics, and system performance tuning.
• Stay current with industry trends and recommend future system enhancements to support business growth.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Maintains relationship with business colleagues with excellent communication 
• Works closely with business colleagues, to quickly understand new requirements or problems, and then suggest a possible solution
• Demonstrates leadership by coordinating the requirements, specifications, and user acceptance testing efforts.
• Create Solution documentation for solutions to ensure approved requirements are met
• Consults with the business colleagues on appropriate change management activities to achieve organizational readiness for the implementation of changes.
• Participates in development of short- and long-term plans.

Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline with specialized leadership training and/or demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities through previous experience and education
• 8+ years Commodity Trading and Risk Management CTRM
• 8+ years of work experience in roles that had a high level of client or end-user engagement with experience in both support and formal or informal leadership
• Functional knowledge of ZEMA or other pricing data analytic software
• Leadership, Communication and Relationship demonstrating outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Team leadership with ability to motivate and resolve conflict
• Goal driven; action oriented
• When needed, can say “no” by offering meaningful alternatives
• Understand the drivers of organizational change and interdependencies among all the moving parts
• Value Oriented, understands technology is a tool with overriding goal of business success
• Partners closely with business partners to analyze new projects and readiness for governance decisions and provides transparency of portfolio investments.
• Well-grounded in Service Management – represent IT to the business.
• Communicate and defend IT policies and standards, and understand how IT services benefit the business.
• Coordinate/act as a broker of services and suppliers, including Enterprise Architecture, Solution Delivery, Service Management, etc.

This position conducts business in more than 6 countries or in areas/communities that have strong, unique ethnic/cultural traditions. Domestic and international travel of 5 % is anticipated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Petrochemical Industry with strong business acumen
• Financial planning and estimating

Competencies

Build Partnerships

Deliver Results

Drive Innovation

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational/Cultural Fit

Technical Skills

We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.  As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit or follow @ LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  The US EEO is the Law poster is available here .

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