Business Analyst

COMPANY: Koch Supply and Trading, LP LOCATION: Wichita, KS 67220 JOB CATEGORY: IT/Software Development CAREER LEVEL: Experienced (Non-Manager) REFERENCE CODE: 336098 Koch Supply & Trading (KS&T) companies are subsidiaries of privately owned Koch Industries, Inc. Based in Wichita, Kansas, Koch Industries owns a diverse group of companies engaged in refining and chemicals; process equipment and technologies; fibers and polymers; commodity and financial trading; and forest and consumer products. KS&T companies conduct worldwide trading and risk management activities in crude oil, refined petroleum products, metals, other commodities and capital markets. Koch Quantitative Trading ("KQT"), a division of KS&T, extends Koch companies' trading expertise into the financial markets trading only "systematic" strategies, in which all trading decisions have been automated and undergone rigorous testing. KQT proprietarily trades both domestic and international securities, swaps and derivatives in the global interest rate, currency, credit, equity and commodity futures markets. For more information visit www.ksandt.com and www.kochquanttrade.com Business Analyst Koch Supply and Trading, LP Business Analyst Wichita, KS Koch Supply & Trading companies offer global coverage and world-class market knowledge in diverse commodities - both in their physical and paper form. These companies are backed by worldwide resources and Koch Resources, LLC's strong credit rating. Koch Supply & Trading companies have a unique, analysis- and relationship-based foundation that has become their trademark in the global marketplace. From worldwide locations, the companies' traders, accounting professionals, market analysts, market and credit risk specialists, logistics specialists and information technology professionals connect with international markets. To learn more, visit us at www.ksandt.com The Business Analyst is tasked with creating and executing business application strategies in a fast-paced, dynamic, trading organization known for offering fresh challenges on a daily basis. In this capacity, the Business Analyst will interact with individuals and business functions in locations as varied as Houston, London, Geneva, and Singapore and will be provided with opportunities to travel, both domestically and abroad. Candidates for the job will have a hands-on leadership style, a strong focus on operational excellence, and a personal style that builds trust, inspires loyalty, and galvanizes others. Ideal candidates will also have the ability to facilitate a customer-centric environment that optimizes the use of IT capability products, systems, services, and procedures.   The candidate should be motivated, proactive, able to think and adapt quickly, and have an affinity for working and communicating across diverse, multi-cultural groups. In addition to identifying opportunities and implementing solutions that improve upon the delivery of information and services, the Business Analyst must also be adept at providing a reliable platform environment that integrates business priorities with excellent customer service. For this reason, the Business Analyst should be a compelling communicator and demonstrate an affinity for effectively bridging the gap between working with fine details and fully appreciating the impact of those details on a broad scale. Additionally, the applicant should have a keen, analytical mind, a knack for developing process improvements within a complex environment, and have a talent for effectively and assertively implementing solutions to problems as they arise.   Other duties of the Business Analyst include, but are not limited to:   • Providing leadership in process analysis, process and system design, and in the implementation of business systems that support functional goals and objectives • Collaborating with Business and IT development regularly to identify solutions that span multiple business units or functions; ensuring the consistency and portability of these solutions • Developing proposals and business cases for the advancement of technology or processes within a supported function • Providing estimates of resources required for assigned projects as well as contributing to the development and support of staffing plans and funding requests • Project Management as needed   Job Requirements: • Minimum of three (3) years Business Analyst or similar IT experience • Superior analytical and problem solving skills • Superior communication and organizational skills • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (Accounting, Finance, Economics)   Preferred • Previous experience working in a commodity trading environment • Detailed knowledge of the trading business and front-to-back knowledge of trading business processes Compensation/Benefits Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. For additional benefit information, go to http://www.kochcareers.com/benefits_n.asp.We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug test are required, unless prohibited by state lawClick here to apply for this job http://koch.hrdpt.com/cgi-bin/pm/click.cgi?job_id=336098&site_id=35