SSUSA Job #789: IT Business Analyst

Job Description

IT BUSINESS ANALYST


 

Our financial trading client is seeking an IT Business Analyst within the company's  Technology group. He/She must be highly motivated and self-starting  with trading systems/environment experience to serve as a liaison between Business users and technical resources in the implementation of a complex trading platform. He/she is responsible for creating Business Requirements Documents and Functional Specifications.

 

Key Accountabilities:

 

·       Gather, analyze, and document business requirements within provided deadlines

 

·       Provide accurate project plans, estimation of work effort, and effectively communicate status across all levels of the organization

 

·       Carry out business analysis and assist developers with business knowledge

 

·       Write and publish IT technical documentation (e.g., Functional Specifications, process flows, and use cases) in line with company's  SDLC processes

 

·       Form strong relationships and interface closely with all functional areas, e.g. Product Managers, Development, and QA to gather data and ensure the final work product complies with expectations

 

·       Understand the company's business, product offerings and technology

 

·       Review and validate test cases

 

Person Specification:

 

Skills:

 

·       Ability to plan and manage multiple schedules and commitments

 

·       Ability to understand and define solutions to complex business problems

 

·       Ability to work independently and excel in a dynamic work environment with changing priorities

 

·       Entrepreneurial, willing and ability to multi-task

 

·       Polished and professional demeanour with excellent communication and presentation skills

 

·       Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinkingskills

 

·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills

 

·       Efficient time management and organizational skills

 

Knowledge:

 

·       Knowledge and understanding of Fixed Income products and trading systems

 

·       Proficient with MS Visio, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and JIRA 

 

·       Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle

 

Experience:

 

·       15+ years work experience in Fixed Income either within an investment bank or a systems vendor.

 

·       10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with a strong understanding of trading systems and trade life cycle

 

·       Bachelor’s Degree or higher, or equivalent professional experience

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Job Location
New York City

Position Type
Permanent

Salary Range
TBD