Business Analyst - Trading Development

Deutsche Börse Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a skilled professional in London to join the Derivatives Trading Development team. You will manage strategic projects and support the development of market models. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in derivatives trading, excellent presentation skills, and a strong technical background. This role offers an innovative work environment with flexible working options and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Job tickets and (e-)bikes

Free drinks and food

Health insurance

Attractive salaries and bonuses

Flexible working hours

Internal development programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years in derivatives trading with understanding of trading workflows.
• Expert-level presentation skills.
• Strong technical toolkit for data analysis.
• Highly motivated team player.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic business development projects.
• Support design and enhancement of market models.
• Run competitor analysis and monitor market developments.
• Interact with clients on relevant initiatives.
• Prepare presentations for management and clients.
• Conduct quantitative analyses of product dynamics.

Skills

Presentation and design skills

Research and analysis

Strategic thinking

Client interaction

Project management

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in economics, finance, math or related field

Tools

Modern BI platforms

Job description

London

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work

The Derivatives Trading Development team's mission is to shape the future of derivatives markets by designing, optimizing, and expanding our trading ecosystem. As a dynamic international team, we are responsible for the strategic development of our market models, the expansion of our distribution and accessibility, and the continuous advancement of our trading markets.

Our work focuses on three core activities:

• Distribution & Accessibility: We expand Eurex's global reach through strategic partnerships and develop advanced accessibility models, such as Sponsored Access, to ensure efficient market access for all participants.
• Market Models: We design and optimize Eurex's order book and off-book execution models (e.g., EnLight). We enhance market functionality by exploring innovative price formation mechanisms and developing new order types and hybrid models.
• Trading Market Development: We develop existing and new markets, including non-traditional finance (Non-TradFi) markets like DLT and Crypto. We use strategic incentives and advanced market analytics to increase trading activity and advise management on market trends.

By joining our team, you will be at the center of innovation, collaborating with various departments to deliver cutting-edge solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping trading at one of the largest derivatives exchanges in the world.

Your responsibilities

• Manage and support strategic business development projects of Eurex. This includes projects owned by the team as well as projects of other areas.
• Support the identification, design, implementation and further enhancements of Eurex' Market Models.
• Additionally, work on distribution as well as access concepts and implement them.
• Run competitor analysis, research and monitoring of market developments to identify trends and develop ideas for new initiatives.
• Interact closely with clients on initiatives and topics that are in the team's responsibility.
• Produce top‑notch presentations for the upper management and clients.
• Conduct quantitative analyses of product dynamics.

Your profile

• You have a master's degree or an equivalent in economics, finance, math or a related field.
• You should have a decade or more of professional experience in the derivatives trading space, with a deep understanding of trading workflows and a pre-existing, extensive client network.
• You possess expert-level presentation and design skills, allowing you to communicate effectively through compelling visuals. You communicate clearly and persuasively, delivering impactful presentations and effectively conveying your ideas in front of different target audiences.
• You excel at research and analysis, quickly grasping complex information and drawing insightful conclusions. You think strategically, readily identifying trends and developing innovative solutions. You possess a strong technical toolkit for data analysis, including proficiency with modern BI platforms to interpret complex data.
• You are a highly motivated team player, eager to contribute and collaborate effectively as well as willing to demonstrate a strong work ethic and a commitment to achieving team success. You are skilled in guiding projects to successful outcomes, managing all aspects of the project lifecycle.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus - in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like‑minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.

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