Equity Swap Business Analyst

LatentBridge; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an experienced Equity Swap Business Analyst in England. The role requires extensive expertise in equity swaps and strong SQL skills. You will analyze transactions, gather requirements, enhance systems, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the financial services industry, focusing on equity swaps.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and MiFID II is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough analysis of equity swap transactions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.
• Develop and enhance systems and tools for equity swap trading.
• Provide support for equity swap trades including reconciliation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance related to equity swap trading.

Skills

Equity swaps expertise

SQL proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Equity Swap Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in New York. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in equity swaps and a strong background in SQL. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth and ensuring the success of our equity swap operations.

Responsibilities

• Equity Swap Analysis: Conduct a thorough analysis of equity swap transactions, including trade lifecycle management, valuation, and risk assessment.
• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements for equity swap products and processes.
• System Enhancement: Work closely with IT teams to develop and enhance systems and tools for equity swap trading, settlement, and reporting.
• Trade Support: Provide ongoing support for equity swap trades, including trade booking, reconciliation, and issue resolution.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to equity swap trading and reporting.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive documentation, including functional specifications, user guides, and training materials.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including traders, risk managers, and compliance officers, to address business needs and concerns.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
2. 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the financial services industry, with a focus on equity swaps.
3. Strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis and reporting.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
5. Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
7. Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and MiFID II is a plus