Business Analyst (Financial / Trading System)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly professional and analytical IT Business Analyst with solid experience in financial trading systems to join our expanding team. In this role, you will act as the vital bridge between our business stakeholders (Trading Desk, Operations, Risk, Compliance) and technical development teams. You will drive the implementation, enhancement, and optimization of our multi-asset trading platform, covering Equities, Futures, Options, and other derivative products.

Key Responsibilities

* Requirement Gathering & Analysis: Conduct workshops and meetings with traders, risk management, and operations teams to gather, analyze, and define business requirements for multi-asset trading systems.

* Functional Specification: Translate complex financial logic and workflow processes into detailed Functional Specification Documents (FSD), Business Requirement Documents (BRD), and User Stories.

* End-to-End Trading Workflow: Define and optimize front-to-back trading workflows, including market data feeds, order routing, trade execution, clearing, and settlement.

* UAT & Quality Assurance: Formulate comprehensive test plans, design UAT test cases for complex trading scenarios, and coordinate execution with end-users to ensure robust platform performance.

* Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Liaise with external trading system vendors and internal technology partners to manage scope changes and ensure timely project delivery.

* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure system logic, controls, and workflows comply with relevant regulatory standards (e.g., SFC regulations, exchange guidelines) regarding trading and risk mitigation.

Requirements

* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Financial Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.

* Experience: Minimum of [3-5 years] of Business Analyst experience within financial institutions (e.g., Brokerage, Investment Bank, Asset Management).

* Domain Knowledge: Solid hands-on experience in Equities, Futures, Options, and Derivatives trading lifecycles.

* System Expertise: Proven track record in implementing, upgrading, or supporting Front-to-Back Office Trading Systems, OMS (Order Management System), or EMS (Execution Management System).

* Technical Skills: Proficient in SQL (for data querying and troubleshooting), system flowcharts (e.g., Visio, Miro, Draw.io), and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Knowledge of FIX protocol is a distinct advantage.

* Soft Skills: Strong logical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and excellent stakeholder management skills in a fast-paced environment.

* Language: Excellent command of spoken and written English, with proficiency in Cantonese and Mandarin being highly preferred.