Business Analysis

Key Responsibilities

• Own and contribute to the product backlog, including requirement definition, refinement, and prioritization in close collaboration with Product Owners
• Maximize product value by ensuring solutions align with business goals, regulatory requirements, and operational needs of cleared derivatives back-office processing
• Clearly articulate and communicate functional and non-functional requirements to development teams to ensure consistent and accurate delivery
• Work closely within Agile/Scrum teams (developers, QA, Product Owners) to deliver high-quality product increments
• Act as a senior point of contact for stakeholders, proactively driving alignment and resolving ambiguities in requirements
• Provide client support, including analysis of issues, clarification of requirements, and ensuring timely resolution of production/query-related topics
• Participate in and support testing activities (functional, integration, UAT) to ensure delivered features meet expected quality standards
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across product functionality, workflows, and delivery processes
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices within the team

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What You Bring

• Strong expertise in Cleared Derivatives (Futures & Options) Back Office processing, including trade lifecycle, clearing, settlements, and reconciliation
• Strong understanding of financial products, post-trade processes, and operational workflows
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across business and technical teams
• Proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Strong team-oriented mindset with ability to work in cross-functional and distributed teams
• Degree in Economics, Mathematics, or related field

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Nice to Have

• Experience working in an Agile development environment (Scrum, Kanban)
• Basic knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language
• CFA certification (any level)
• Agile certifications such as CSM, CSPO, or equivalent
• Certification in Quantitative Finance (e.g., IMQF or similar)