We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a strong background in Capital Markets and Electronic/Algorithmic Trading. The assigned candidate will act as the key link between Trading, Business and IT, translating complex business requirements into technical solutions while supporting the evolution of trading platforms and related systems.
This role requires extensive experience within investment banking or financial environments, combined with a solid understanding of algorithmic trading workflows and technical architectures.
Key ResponsibilitiesGather, analyse and document complex business and functional requirements
Act as the interface between Front Office, Trading, Business stakeholders and IT delivery teams
Analyse existing trading processes and identify opportunities for optimisation
Support the design and enhancement of trading platforms and related applications
Work closely with Solution Architects, Developers and Technical Leads to ensure successful implementation
Produce high-quality functional specifications, process documentation and business analysis artefacts
Facilitate workshops and drive discussions with technical and business stakeholders
Support architecture and design decisions from a business analysis perspective
Ensure solutions align with regulatory and governance requirements within the trading environment
Minimum 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst
Proven experience within Capital Markets, Investment Banking or Electronic/Algorithmic Trading
Strong understanding of end-to-end trading processes, including Order Management, Execution and Trade Capture
Experience working on trading platforms or front-office applications
Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
Ability to bridge the gap between business and technical teams
Technical understanding of software development environments
Knowledge of Python, Java and C#
Experience working in Agile delivery environments is beneficial
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as MiFID 2, RTS6 etc. is considered an advantage
Fluent English (mandatory)
German is an advantage but not mandatory
