About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Business Analyst to join our team for a 12-month daily rate contract within the banking and financial services sector, focusing on Post Trade processes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Engage with stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze business and technical requirements.
* Map data across multiple sources and ensure accurate data flow between systems.
* Collaborate with Agile teams during design and development sprints.
* Facilitate workshops with business stakeholders, clients, and technical teams.
* Break down business requirements into user stories with detailed acceptance criteria.
* Ensure seamless integration between systems, with a strong focus on API specifications and JSON formats.
* Identify task dependencies, determine milestones, and manage timelines effectively.
* Provide insights and recommendations to enhance system and process efficiencies.
* Challenge the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Key Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years experience as a Business Analyst in banking and financial services (Post Trade).
* Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
* Proven experience working with Agile teams in design and development sprints.
* Excellent analytical skills to define efficient solutions based on stakeholder input.
* Experience in workshop facilitation for requirement gathering.
* Ability to translate complex business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Self-motivated with high accountability and the ability to drive outcomes.
* Demonstrated time management and planning skills, including critical path analysis.
* Familiarity with JSON, API specifications, and system integrations.
* Bonus: Strong domain knowledge in margining and collateral processes.
* Bonus: Experience with bond data, deals, and position data.
Qualifications:
* Relevant business or technology-related degree preferred.