Description

Responsibilities

• Partner with front-office business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements for trading systems and real-time applications
• Support enhancements and optimization of algorithmic trading and execution platforms
• Work closely with development teams to translate business requirements into functional specifications and use cases
• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for operational and technological improvements
• Facilitate communication between business users, technology teams, and global stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful delivery
• Conduct data analysis to support trading workflows, execution strategies, and business decision-making
• Participate in testing, validation, and UAT activities for new features and system enhancements
• Provide production support and user assistance for trading applications as needed
• Collaborate with international teams on global trading technology initiatives
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and status discussions

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of experience as a Business Analyst within investment banking or financial services
• Strong front-office experience supporting trading desks or trade execution platforms
• Experience working on in-house trade execution systems or electronic trading applications
• Good understanding of Global Securities Financing and Equities markets
• Familiarity with algorithmic trading and real-time trading environments
• Experience with trading platforms such as Fidessa, Horizon Trading Solutions, Dash Financials, Bloomberg EMSX, or ION
• Strong knowledge of FIX messaging protocols
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data analysis tools
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with global cross-functional teams

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree