Business Analyst-Capital Markets (incl. Derivatives)

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Belfast is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with extensive experience in financial markets, particularly in derivatives and trading technology. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Pricing, OTC Options, and trading workflows. Responsibilities include analyzing business requirements, collaborating with teams to enhance system usability, and developing functional specifications. This role demands strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in financial markets, derivatives, or trading technology.
• Extensive experience in Pricing within financial technology.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document business requirements for system enhancements.
• Collaborate with traders, developers, and clients to optimize workflows.

Skills

Pricing

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in finance

Bachelor's or master's degree in Business

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

FIX protocol

Risk Management Systems

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Business Analyst - Capital Markets (incl. Derivatives), Belfast

Job Details

• Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Views: 4
• Posted: 12.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description

Role Overview: Senior Business Analyst with 8 to 10 years of strong experience in financial markets, particularly in derivatives and trading technology. The candidate should have expertise in Pricing, OTC Option pricing, order placement, and structured product trading workflows. Experience with RFQ workflows and state management systems for Flow Structured Products is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and document business requirements for system enhancements.
• Collaborate with traders, developers, and clients to optimize workflows and system usability.
• Refine system integration with Velocity FIX protocol and email-based RFQ processes.
• Coordinate between EQRMS, SETI, COMET UI, and CFORE for pricing, booking, and hedging operations.
• Conduct gap analysis and propose automation and StraightThrough Processing (STP) solutions.
• Develop functional specifications and assist in UAT.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot, and implement improvements.
• Prepare training materials and conduct training sessions for users.

Qualifications & Skills

• Extensive experience in Pricing within financial technology.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Business, Computer Science, or related fields.
• 8+ years in financial markets, derivatives, or trading technology.
• Deep understanding of OTC Options, RFQ workflows, and electronic trading platforms.
• Experience with FIX protocol and structured product booking mechanisms.
• Proficiency in business analysis techniques and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and collaborate effectively.
• Familiarity with automation, risk management systems, and STP processes is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Certifications

• Certified Business Analysis Specialist in Capital Markets, Core Banking, or Payments.