Business Analyst

Harrington Starr; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington Starr is seeking an experienced business analyst in London to lead change initiatives and bridge technology and business teams within the equities trading domain.

You will work hands-on with department heads to improve trading infrastructure and systems, ensuring clear requirements, documentation, and API specifications are delivered on fast-paced projects.

Qualifications

• This role requires turning business needs into actionable deliverables.
• Experience working with SDLC and engineering teams.
• Strong documentation and requirements gathering skills.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Documentation

API specification

SDLC awareness

Trading systems

Data analysis

Change management

Education

Business Analyst or PM experience

Tools

API specs tools

Job description

We’re working with a leading financial services firm in London with an exceptional track record of growth over the last few years, looking for a business analyst to lead and drive change as well as connecting technology teams focused on equities with wider business functions.

This is a hands-on-role, perfect for someone able to work and communicate with other department heads within the business while also taking responsibility and having a focus on improving trading infrastructure and systems.

Our client needs:

• Expertise in being able to convert business needs into clear, actionable deliverables.
• Current business analyst or Project manager (or equivalent.)
• Experience working with order types, order book behaviour and auctions.
• Prior experience working with engineering teams in line with SDLC methodology.
• Previous experience involved with documentation and API specifications.
• Someone comfortable in driving transformation across both business and technology teams.
• A proven track record previously with teams.
• An analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Clear previous displays of organisational skills with multiple technology teams.
• Strong business analysis skills including requirements gathering and documentation.
• Proven track record of working on fast paced complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of trading, in particular equities with dark pools and matching engines

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced business analyst to work with a leading financial services firm in London with an ambition to grow enormously.