Trade Finance Business Analysts / Project manager

Job Title: Trade Finance Business Analyst Location: London - Hybrid working 3 days per week onsite Contract Details: 6 Months initially, Full Time Salary: Competitive Day rate (inside IR35 via umbrella company) Pontoon is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. About Our Client: Our client is a leading organisation in the energy industry. They are currently seeking a Trade Finance Business Analyst to join their dynamic Finance Transformation Project. This role requires individuals with prior experience in trade finance business processes and reporting. Benefits & Perks: Competitive salary Opportunity to work in a dynamic finance project Gain valuable experience in the energy industry Responsibilities: Manage stakeholders throughout the discovery phase for new projects and change requests Lead daily project tasks to ensure timely delivery Identify and communicate risks, impacts, and mitigation options Work within tight deadlines and adapt to changing business requirements Keep product and business artefacts up to date Document user requirements, logic flows, design, and backlog items Translate complex end-user processes into step-by-step logic flows for automation Collaborate with Finance, Credit Risk, and Treasury teams to prioritise key delivery items Essential: Extensive experience in trade finance/ Credit and Risk processes and products such as letters of credit, parent company guarantees, and documentary collections Understanding of the end-to-end lifecycle of trade finance transactions Familiarity with trade finance systems and platforms (e.g., SWIFT, trade finance) Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes Experience in working with integration technologies and data migration Knowledge of commodities and energy trading Strong business analysis and project management expertise Ability to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing business requirements Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable: Experience with data sourcing, analysis, and transformation Familiarity with software development methodologies and Agile practises Previous experience in the energy industry Technologies: SWIFT Trade finance systems and platforms Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organisation