Job Description

Our Client, a Global Investment Bank, is seekng a Senior Business Analyst - Trading & Regulatory Systems. Overview : We are seeking a Business Analyst with deep experience in the Financial Services domain, particularly with trading systems and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on exposure to equity order lifecycle, order management systems, and FIX protocol, and will play a key role in supporting a trading platform migration project. This position blends both functional and technical expertise and requires frequent collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a liaison between the business and IT teams to identify, analyze, and document business requirements. Analyze existing trading workflows and validate new system implementations during the migration process. Partner with vendor development teams to evaluate solutions and product updates. Develop, document, and execute test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts. Provide subject matter expertise and translate business requirements into functional specifications. Conduct usability testing and ensure client satisfaction through follow-ups and support. Identify and recommend workflow improvements, best practices, and optimization opportunities. Maintain up-to-date knowledge in business analysis standards and capital markets practices. May lead or mentor junior analysts or team members as needed. Required Experience & Skills: Strong background in capital markets and trading systems. Proven experience with equity trading workflows, including: Domestic and international sell-side equity trading. Algorithmic and retail trade flows. OTC trading. Middle-office processes like bunching and allocations. Experience working with FIX protocol and understanding of regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., FINRA). Familiarity with order management systems such as BRASS or FlexTrade is a plus. Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and testing. Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, basic database querying, and QA platforms for test case execution and issue tracking. Education & Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities. Strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and a customer-service mindset. Nice to Have: Foreign exchange transactions and cross-currency settlements. Trading system migrations or platform replacements. Advanced regulatory compliance knowledge beyond FINRA. Experience with Sell-Side OMS/EMS platforms and global trading environments.

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