Job description
We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in Compliance Trade Surveillance within an Investment Banking environment to act as the bridge between business and IT.
The ideal candidate will analyze business processes, gather requirements, and design pragmatic solutions that align with strategic goals while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
ResponsibilitiesDetermine required IT business solutions and assist in their implementationConduct requirements-gathering activities using internal and external data sources, including stakeholder interviewsDesign pragmatic software solutions to address business problems while considering the strategic future state modelBuild functional solutions supported by thorough data analysisAct as the primary contact between business users and the technology team before, during, and after project implementationsAssist in quality control and project management activities
Requirements7-10 years of overall IT experience, with multi-year experience in the design and development of enterprise software in a distributed environment within the financial services industry, preferably in investment banking and compliance-related projectsUnderstanding of capital markets and knowledge of asset classes such as Equities, Fixed Income, FX, and their derivative products
Experience in compliance trade surveillance applications like SMARTS, Trading Hub, and ActimizeExpertise in applying business analysis techniques, including interpreting technical requirements and developing robust solutions
Skills in data analysis and querying data, including writing SQL queries, to facilitate requirements capture
Experience in Cloud platforms, preferably Azure, with respect to Data Ingestion, Data Cleansing, and Data Egress aspectsFamiliarity with Agile delivery methodology, including experience in a Scrum Master roleCapability to write clear, concise, and thorough requirements and functional design documentation to a professional standardStrong verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor style to the audiencePassion for technology and development of IT systems and applicationsFlexibility to adapt and work across diverse teams and functions across multiple culturesShowcase of a facilitative approach to issue resolution and willingness to cross role boundaries to achieve desired outcomes