Contract Business Analyst (Exchange Trading)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise partenaire de trading mondial recherche un Business Analyst contractuel pour un programme de transformation d'échanges de haut niveau. Rôles actifs incluent l'analyse des exigences commerciales, la liaison entre diverses équipes et l'amélioration de la technologie de trading algorithmique.

Qualifications

• Compréhension approfondie des échanges futurs mondiaux et du cycle de vie des dérivés échangés.
• Connaissance des fournisseurs de données de marché comme Bloomberg et Refinitiv.
• Expérience avec des réseaux tiers et des fournisseurs EMS/OMS.

Responsibilities

• Collecter et clarifier les exigences d'affaires sur les échanges de trading.
• Servir de SME pour l'échange, l'intégration de données et le protocole FIX.
• Traduire les besoins en solutions techniques au cours du cycle de vie du projet.

Skills

Expertise en échanges

Analyse des processus commerciaux

Résolution de problèmes en temps réel

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Client:

X4 Technology

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Contract Business Analyst (Exchange Trading)

Project: Trading Exchanges (Third Party Networks, OMS/EMS, FIX messaging)

Location: London (hybrid)

Contract: 6 months (multi-year scope)

X4 Technology are partnered with a global energy trading offering a contract Business Analyst (Exchange Trading) role on a high-profile, multi-year Exchange Trading Transformation Programme. The initiative aims to streamline the lifecycle of derivatives trading by automating execution, enhancing price transparency and improving customer experience.

This specific project focuses on exchange connectivity, OEMS integration (Trading Technologies), FIX protocol implementation and market data integration to deliver a scalable, compliant trading infrastructure.

Responsibilities of the Business Analyst (Exchange Trading)

• Leverage expertise in global future exchanges to gather and clarify business requirements
• Serve as SME for trading exchange, OEMS, FIX protocol and market data integration
• Translate requirements into technical solutions across the project lifecycle
• Analyse and map RFQ, order and trade lifecycles to design solutions that enhance trading system quality and efficiency
• Liaise between business, development, QA, infrastructure and production support to ensure smooth delivery
• Troubleshoot and resolve real-time trading operations issues
• Assist in implementing scalable, compliance algorithmic trading technology

Requirements of the Business Analyst (Exchange Trading)

• Deep understanding of major global futures exchanges and the full exchange-traded derivatives lifecycle
• Knowledge of market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.) and liquidity aggregation platforms
• Experience with third party networks and EMS/OMS vendors (TT, NYFIX, Bloomberg, TradingScreen)
• Familiarity with messaging systems and network protocols (TCP, multicast) is highly desirable
• Broad E/CTRM, Capital Markets and Investment Banking background for well-rounded external insight

The contract is for an initial 6 months with strong potential for multi-year extension. The rate is £800/d (inside IR35), with flexibility for the right candidate

Interviews are from w/c 23rd June. If you're a seasoned BA with a strong t Trading Exchanges, Third Party Networks, OMS/EMS and FIX messaging experience, please apply online for immediate consideration.