Business Analyst – Foreign Exchange

Hybrid Chicago downtown

Local Candidates

Financial industry experience specific to Investment trading – Foreign Exchange / FX

Equities, Derivatives, Portfolio Management Systems

Business Analyst skilled in Investment Banking / Trading - FX (Foreign Exchange) market

Project Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Analyst to join our Product Development group for foreign exchange (FX) trading. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in building out a target operating model for our front office trading platforms, including Execution Management Systems (EMS), Order Management Systems (OMN) and Portfolio Management Systems (PMS). This role requires a deep understanding of front office trading systems, FX markets and technical acumen to effectively bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions.

FX Business Analyst - Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Admin, IT or a related fields
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in the capital markets sector, with a focus on front office trading systems and FX trading.
• Strong knowledge of EMS, OMS and PMS platforms and their role in trading operations
• Technically savvy with the ability to understand system architectures, data flows and integration points
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

As Business Analyst you will Gather and document detailed business requirements from front office trading teams and other relevant stakeholders.

• Translate business requirements into functional specifications for technology teams
• Conduct impact analysis and feasibility studies for proposed changes and enhancements
• Support the implementation of new trading platforms and system upgrades
• Participate in system testing, including developing test cases, performing user acceptance testing and coordinating with users for feedback
• Serve as a liaison between front office trading teams, IT, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication & collaboration
• Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to review project progress, address issues and gather feedback