Precious Metals Business Analyst

Gather, analyse, and document business requirements related to the precious metals trading lifecycle, including front, middle, and back-office processes. Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, trading desks, IT, and vendors to ensure accurate understanding and delivery of functional requirements. Support implementation and optimization of trading systems (e.g., OpenLink Endur, Findur, or other CTRM platforms) specific to precious metals. Analyze existing business processes and propose enhancements to improve efficiency, control, and compliance. Facilitate workshops and user interviews to identify pain points, gather feedback, and drive consensus on solutions. Support functional testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production rollouts. Develop functional specifications, process maps, use cases, and test plans. Monitor and troubleshoot system issues, working with technology teams to ensure timely resolution. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel III, Dodd-Frank, LBMA standards) relevant to precious metals trading. Provide training and support to end-users and stakeholders Skills Must have 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the commodities trading domain, with specific exposure to precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium). Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle including pricing, risk, logistics, settlement, and accounting for physical and paper precious metals. Experience working with ETRM/CTRM systems such as OpenLink Endur, Findur, or similar platforms. Ability to write detailed business and functional requirement documents. Proficiency in data analysis using Excel, SQL, or BI tools. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail. Nice to have Prior experience working with OpenLink Endur in a business analysis capacity. Familiarity with precious metals regulatory and compliance reporting. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment. Knowledge of related financial instruments (FX, forwards, swaps, options) and their impact on metals trading. Exposure to integration with ERP systems, market data providers, and logistics modules. Background in finance, economics, or a related quantitative discipline. Role: Business Analyst Industry Type: IT Services & Consulting Department: Data Science & Analytics Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: Business Intelligence & Analytics Education UG: Any Graduate PG: Any Postgraduate Key Skills ERPData analysisBusiness AnalystBusiness analysisBack officeSwapsmarket dataStakeholder managementLogisticsSQL