Electronic FX Trading Business Analyst
As a seasoned Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in the Electronic FX Trading IT team of a major international investment bank.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the heart of FX e-trading, collaborating closely with Front Office teams and developers while driving key projects across electronic execution and pricing platforms.
Responsibilities
* Act as the primary point of contact between Front Office (traders, quants, sales) and IT teams.
* Translate business needs into clear functional specifications.
* Coordinate projects end-to-end: steering committees, reporting, communication, planning.
* Investigate technical issues with developers (log analysis, workflow tracing, incident review).
* Parse logs using Unix commands, perform SQL queries, and contribute to small automation scripts (Python).
* Support the FX trading desks in improving trading tools: order management platforms, market-making systems, market-taking aggregators, single-dealer platforms.
Requirements
* Strong understanding of business needs and ability to translate them into clear functional specifications.
* Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
* Proficiency in Unix commands, SQL queries, and Python scripting.
* Ability to work collaboratively with Front Office teams and developers.
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop their skills, and contribute to the success of the Electronic FX Trading IT team.
Others
The role requires a strong understanding of Agile principles and continuous improvement delivery practices.