AGS Commodities IT Business Analyst

Business Analyst – Commodities Trading Technology

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.

Key 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

Required Skills & Experience

• 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

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work.

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.