Business Analyst II, III, or Sr (Contracts & Compliance)

Southern Company Gas is an energy company serving natural gas utility and retail customers. SouthStar Energy Services is seeking a Business Analyst to administer commodity contracts, support counterparty and compliance processes, maintain contractual records, and ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements. The role coordinates with Trading, Legal, Accounting, Operations, and Risk Control to support accurate and compliant commercial transactions.

What you'll do:

• Maintain and administer contracts and related transaction documentation
• Review executed agreements for completeness, accuracy, and required approvals
• Track contract amendments, renewals, expirations, and key commercial provisions
• Maintain organized electronic contract repositories and supporting documentation
• Monitor compliance with internal risk management policies and established controls
• Support regulatory and audit requests by gathering documentation and preparing supporting analyses
• Assist with the administration of counterparty onboarding and ongoing due diligence processes
• Help identify and escalate potential compliance concerns, control exceptions, or documentation deficiencies
• Support the maintenance of counterparty records, guarantees, and collateral agreements
• Monitor contractual obligations and assist with compliance reporting requirements
• Coordinate with Credit, Trading, and Legal teams to resolve discrepancies and documentation issues
• Prepare recurring compliance and management reports

What they're looking for:

• • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
• • 0-3 years of professional experience in contract administration, finance, accounting, procurement, supply chain, business operations, or a related field
• • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
• • 4-7 years of experience in contract administration, commercial operations, contract compliance, procurement, finance, or a related business function
• • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
• • 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in contract administration, commercial operations, contract compliance, energy trading support, or a related analytical field
• • Strong analytical and organizational skills
• • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• • Strong written and verbal communication skills
• • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
• • Exposure to Power BI, OnBase, SharePoint, or database reporting tools

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule of four days in-office and one day remote per week (subject to change per business needs).
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• Additional compensation, such as an incentive program, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).