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Job Title: Endur Business Analyst - Energy Trading & Risk Management (Houston, TX)
Location: Houston, TX (100% Onsite)
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Industry: Energy / ETRM / Natural Gas Trading
Company: iSphere - Energy & IT Talent Solutions
Opportunity Overview:
iSphere is seeking a highly experienced Endur Business Analyst to support and enhance energy trading operations for a Houston-based client. This contract-to-hire role offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to the architecture, operations, and evolution of a best-in-class OpenLink Endur trading platform.
You ll work onsite with front-, middle-, and back-office stakeholders to optimize trade lifecycle management, gas scheduling, P&L, and risk reporting playing a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, efficient, and scalable ETRM solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Analyze, design, and implement business solutions using OpenLink Endur (v10 or higher) to support natural gas trading, scheduling, and logistics
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Gather and document functional requirements across trading desks, risk, scheduling, and back-office teams
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Configure trade templates, instruments, and market/reference data within Endur
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Manage gas nominations, contract workflows, and scheduling processes across the full trade lifecycle
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Provide Level 2/3 production support, identifying and resolving platform issues and business interruptions
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Collaborate with stakeholders to improve P&L and risk reporting accuracy and delivery
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Partner with global teams under an Agile development model to deliver enhancements and new features
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Ensure integration of market data feeds and support downstream processes for settlements and invoicing
Required Experience & Qualifications:
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8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the energy trading sector, with a focus on natural gas markets
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Proven expertise with OpenLink Endur (v10 or higher), including trade modeling, template setup, data configuration, and deal lifecycle processes
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Experience supporting front, middle, and back office operations across a full ETRM ecosystem
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Deep knowledge of the North American natural gas market: contracts, pricing, nominations, transmission, and scheduling
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Familiarity with commercial IT frameworks and translating business needs into technical design and documentation
Preferred Technical Skills:
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Advanced knowledge of Endur trade configuration, instrument setup, and custom deal screen workflows
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Experience with risk reporting, settlements, P&L, and invoicing
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Proficiency in SQL for data validation and analysis is a plus
Core Competencies:
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Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
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Strong verbal and written communication across technical and business teams
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Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced trading environment
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Team-oriented mindset with an independent, solutions-driven approach
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Effective liaison between stakeholders, developers, and operational support teams
Why iSphere?
As a trusted staffing partner in the energy and IT sectors, iSphere connects high-performing professionals with enterprise clients across the U.S. We specialize in long-term growth roles that blend technical complexity with business impact.
Apply today to join a team driving transformation in natural gas trading with one of the world s most recognized ETRM platforms OpenLink Endur.