Business Analyst
United States of America - Texas - Houston
- IT
- Internship
- Business Analyst
- Energy Trading
- Gas Scheduling
The Business Analyst role at bp focuses on supporting gas scheduling operations within the Gas & Power Trading Americas business. The position involves gathering and documenting business requirements, managing production issues, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to deliver digital solutions that enhance energy trading processes. Candidates should have experience with Energy, Trading & Risk Management applications and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments while maintaining clear stakeholder communication.
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About us
Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!
Role Synopsis
It’s an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires diverse approaches and innovative solutions. As part of the Technology Digital Delivery team, you’ll be closely partnering with the Supply, trading and shipping business lines and functions, using digital technology to deliver the products, platforms and services they need to enable seamless connectivity between energy producers, suppliers, markets and customers. You’ll collaborate with like-minded professionals on pivotal initiatives that span continents, and it all starts with you.
This role supports the Gas & Power Trading Americas (GPTA) business specifically. You’ll be an experienced Business Analyst, supporting gas scheduling operations.
What You’ll Do
Your day-to-day will include:
- Managing production issues and support requests
- Gathering and documenting business requirements
- Supporting integration activities and monthly release cycles
- Collaborating across internal and external teams to deliver mid-office solutions
- Providing support for the Gas Scheduling domain
- Engaging with stakeholders to improve systems and user experience
What We’re Looking For
You are:
- A Business Analyst with experience supporting Energy, Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) applications
- A quick learner who thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
- A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships with stakeholders
- Passionate about improving user experience and delivering meaningful solutions
- Curious by nature and motivated to solve problems with creativity and meticulous attention to detail
Key Accountabilities
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams including PMs, Scrum Masters, Developers, and SMEs
- Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle
- Ensure clear communication with stakeholders
- Document and validate business requirements
- Document production support training material
- Coordinate and perform testing, including UAT
- Adhere to release management and change control processes
- Monitor and resolve support requests via ServiceNow, meeting SLAs
Key Challenges
- Handling multiple concurrent assignments and priorities
- Navigating broad stakeholder groups and global coordination
- Handling complex interdependencies across programs
- Learning business and technical domain and processes
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in technology, business, or related field
- 3+ years of Business Analyst experience
- Understanding of the commodities trade lifecycle and energy trading
Desirable Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of Energy, Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) experience
- Openlink Endur experience (v15 or higher)
- Experience with Azure DevOps or equivalent experience
- Experience with SQL
- Experience with Service Now
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and partner engagement abilities
- Knowledge of Management of Change processes
- Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Key Attributes
- Determined and accountable with strong project ownership
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Thrives in collaborative, agile teams
Why join bp:
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!
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Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.




