Graduate Business Analyst

• Clear progression plan
• Paid training opportunities
• Remote / work from home options

Looking to launch your career in Business Analysis? Want to work for a specialist technology company in the commodities industry? Apply to this Graduate Business Analyst role in London today! Company profile - Specialist Software Provider for the Commodities Industry In this Graduate Business Analyst role in London, you'll be joining a long-established provider of software products and consulting services to the global energy trading industry. Since their founding, they've grown into a respected team of domain experts delivering high-quality solutions across trading, logistics, optimisation, and risk management for major international clients. With a flagship Energy Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) platform used by blue-chip organisations worldwide, they specialise in supporting the fast-moving and technically challenging Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) trading market. Their success is built on deep industry knowledge, technical excellence, and the ability to solve some of the most complex business challenges faced by commodity trading teams. They are looking for a problem-solving Business Analyst Graduate to join the team - as part of their Product & Delivery function, you'll work alongside experienced analysts and software developers, helping shape the systems that underpin mission-critical trading operations. Job description - Graduate Business Analyst As a Trainee / Graduate Business Analyst, you will work within experienced and skilled software development teams on the ongoing development and maintenance of our software products. You may also be required to work on-site at client locations alongside their internal software development teams. A business analyst is required to work closely with business users to analyse complex business problems and formulate process and software solutions to those problems as necessary. This work includes the functional specification, design, and testing of those solutions and participation in testing and quality assurance activities, and delivery to the business users.You will be taught these skills over time, working and mentored by seasoned Business Analyst professionals within the company.  Please note, you will be required to work from the client offices during ongoing projects, which will be based in Central London. This will be on a hybrid basis.  Key responsibilities - Trainee Business Analyst In this role, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with business users to analyse complex business problems and gather functional requirements.
• Translating user needs into clear functional specifications and solution designs.
• Participating in software testing and quality assurance processes.
• Conducting detailed functional testing to ensure solutions meet requirements and are free of defects.
• Supporting the design, documentation, and delivery of new product features.
• Collaborating with software developers to clarify requirements and ensure alignment.
• Learning the core workflows of energy trading and how the software supports them.
• Contributing to internal product knowledge through documentation and process mapping.
• Providing support to business users during deployment and post-implementation stages.
• Working on-site with clients when required as part of project delivery teams.
• Ad hoc Business Analysis projects and responsibilities as required.

Job requirements - Business Analyst

• Graduate from university with a 2:1 or above 
• Any prior exposure to software testing or business analysis is beneficial, but not essential.
• Commercial office based experience in a relevant field is advantageous. 
• Strong logical thinking, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High motivation, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to learning.
• Strong numerical and mathematical capability.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within close-knit teams.
• Flexibility to work from client sites when required.
• Willingness to occasionally support client work outside London or overseas (agreed case-by-case).

Benefits of the job - Graduate Analyst / Developer

• Competitive starting salary of £34,000 - £37,000 depending on experience
• You will be working from clients' offices in central London on a hybrid basis, with opportunities to work from home
• Opportunities for travel 
• Comprehensive training in both technical and energy trading domain concepts.
• Mentoring and development from highly experienced Business Analysts.
• Opportunity to work with major clients in a global, high-value industry.
• Excellent long-term progression opportunities within analysis, product, or client delivery.
• Supportive, collaborative environment with a strong focus on learning and professional growth.

Looking to launch your career in Business Analysis? Want to work for a specialist technology company in the commodities industry? Apply to this Graduate Business Analyst role in London today! Give a Grad a Go is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, disability, or other. We are continually finding ways to improve the way we work, read our Diversity and Inclusion promise for more information about this.