Senior Business Analyst

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform in-depth analysis around approach to proving Best Execution across asset classes
• Manage relationships with key front office and technology stakeholders
• Propose relevant solutions and translate into clear Functional Specifications
• Liaise with development teams to ensure that Functional Specifications are understood & implemented correctly
• Assist the PM with planning of BA tasks
• Support the test team & business users during the testing phase by making design calls & assisting in issue analysis & resolution

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• FM Derivatives Business Heads
• FM Business COO
• FM IT
• Compliance
• MiFID II PMO

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Deep experience of Fixed Income or Commodities products (especially OTC derivatives)
• Full understanding of the front office sales and trading workflows i.e. how products are traded, market structure, trading venues etc
• Confidence and knowledge to propose solutions to and to challenge senior front office personnel
• Ability to document business requirements and functional solution designs to a high quality with no ambiguity
• Proven ability to develop and implement solutions, working individually or as part of a team
• Pragmatic team player with an attention to detail
• Excellent communication with both business and technology stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively cross department and geography
• Proactive and driven individual
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Desirable:

• Regulatory / MiFID II experience
• Experience of agile analysis & development