Job Title: Product SME – Marketing & Trading Systems
Location: London
Job Type: Contract
Are you passionate about trading technologies and looking to make an impact in a fast-paced, global environment? We are seeking a skilled Product Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the operational environment of a Marketing and Trading (M&T) platform within a global enterprise system landscape.
This is a critical role, acting as the bridge between the business and IS&D (Information Systems & Digital), ensuring stability, security, and continuous improvement in trading operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Serve as a focal point for M&T business users, supporting daily operations across trading systems.
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues with a focus on minimizing business impact.
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Collaborate with regional teams (London and Aberdeen) to deliver stable and secure platform operations.
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Engage in Incident, Change, and Problem Management using ITIL processes.
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Implement continuous improvements in real-time support and operational efficiency.
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Align operations with regulatory frameworks, including EMIR and REMIT.
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Provide insight and support across trading platforms and data feeds.
Required Experience & Skills:
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In-depth knowledge of real-time markets, liquidity, positions, and exposures.
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Familiarity with M&T platforms such as Trayport, WebICE, Aspect, and EgssPort.
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Experience with trade execution systems in the oil and gas sector.
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Strong understanding of front-office trading technology and the end-to-end oil and gas trading lifecycle.
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Technical expertise across:
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Databases: Sybase, Oracle, MS SQL, NoSQL
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Operating Systems: Windows
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Understanding of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning (DR/BCP).
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Knowledge of regulatory compliance and audit requirements in trading environments.
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Ability to work with global teams in a cross-regional setup.
Desirable Skills:
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ITIL certification or practical ITIL experience.
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Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and third-party vendor management.
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Analytical capabilities to assess and optimize product and process performance.
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Experience with cloud-based technologies and open-source tools.
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Exposure to market data feeds (e.g., FIS Market Maps Energy).