Business Analyst- FX Markets

Projecting by Izertis; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in São Paulo is seeking an experienced Business Analyst in FX Markets to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and at least three years of experience in FX products. This role involves documenting business requirements, collaborating with global teams, and utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence to ensure effective project delivery. If you have a dynamic approach and experience with API specifications, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in FX Markets including spot and eFX.
• Experience in defining API requirements with integration teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document business requirements in FX trading.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications.
• Work closely with various teams for successful project delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

API requirements definition

Collaboration

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Area: Corporate & Investment Banking / Global Markets / FX

We are seeking a Business Analyst with experience in FX Markets to join our client and contribute to the design and delivery of key initiatives across pricing, trading, eFX, and post‑trade workflows.

This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical capabilities, a solid understanding of FX products, and experience defining functional and API requirements in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders.

Business Analyst – FX Markets

Location: São Paulo

What You Will Be Doing

Requirements & Functional Analysis

• Collect and document business requirements across FX trading, pricing, liquidity, and market connectivity.
• Translate business needs into clear functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Define and maintain API specifications (data models, message structures, integration logic).
• Map end‑to‑end processes and identify improvement opportunities aligned with our client’s digital transformation strategy.

Project Delivery & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Front Office, Middle Office, Product Owners, Architecture, and Technology teams.
• Contribute to test planning, clarify requirements for QA teams, and support UAT activities.
• Collaborate effectively across a global organization, ensuring alignment with our client standards and governance.

Documentation & Tools

• Produce high‑quality documentation using Jira and Confluence, ensuring traceability and auditability.
• Apply AI tools to streamline analysis, documentation, and communication tasks.
• Maintain clear and concise functional artefacts consistent with our client’s internal guidelines.

What We Are Looking For

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in FX Markets (spot, forwards, swaps, NDFs, or eFX).
• Proven experience defining API requirements and working with integration teams.
• Medium‑level proficiency with Jira and Confluence.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex topics clearly.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronic trading platforms, market connectivity, or algo trading.
• Familiarity with AI‑based productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Rovo).
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting FX (e.g., MiFID II).
• Knowledge of Agile delivery models within financial services.
• SQL or Python skills for data validation are a plus.