Junior Business Analyst – Regulatory Reporting

Nasdaq, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity grant

Employee stock purchase plan

Pension matching

28 paid vacation days

Extra vacation based on tenure

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. is seeking a Junior Business Analyst in London to shape market-leading regulatory reporting solutions for financial institutions. You’ll translate regulatory requirements into clear product features and documentation and work with development, QA, and product teams to ensure compliant, high-quality software delivery.

The role requires a strong regulatory mindset, analytical skills, and collaboration across teams. Hybrid work is available, with in-office days in London.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in financial services or regulatory/compliance.
• Strong ability to translate regulatory requirements into functional documentation.

Responsibilities

• Translate regulatory requirements into product features and BRDs/FSDs.
• Collaborate with Development, QA, and Product teams to ensure correct implementation.
• Act as SME on regulatory topics throughout the product lifecycle.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry trends to support product evolution.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

AxiomSL Controller View

SQL

Job description

As a Junior Business Analyst reporting to the Product Management leadership, you’ll play a critical role in shaping market‑leading regulatory reporting solutions, ensuring compliance with global financial regulations, and enabling high‑quality software delivery for financial institutions. You’ll thrive in this position if you’re diligent, analytical, and collaborative, have a strong regulatory attitude, and bring a passion for financial reporting, data, and technology to a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Turn regulatory requirements into clear product features and functional specifications, in line with EBA and local regulations.
• Write and maintain Business Requirements (BRDs) and Functional Specifications (FSDs) that clearly explain data inputs, processes, logic, and expected results.
• Work closely with Development, QA, and Product teams to make sure requirements are understood, built correctly, and meet regulatory expectations.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert throughout the product lifecycle, supporting test cases, answering questions, and clarifying regulatory topics.
• Stay up to date on regulatory changes and industry trends, to support the product evolution.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Science, or a related field. Proven experience as a Business Analyst within financial services or a regulatory/compliance‑focused role. Knowledge of EBA and local regulatory reporting (e.g., FINREP, Bank of England statistical reports, Bundesbank reports). Understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and key banking products (loans, bonds, repos, derivatives, collateral). Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into functional documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AxiomSL Controller View or similar regulatory reporting platforms, with exposure to data/analytics tools (e.g., SQL or related technologies). Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). Additional spoken languages (e.g., French, Spanish, German, Dutch) are an advantage.

This position will be located in London and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Benefits and Rewards

We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package that supports you and your family - inside and outside work. Actual pay depends on your skills, experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus or commission) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable, as well as the following benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Annual equity grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
• Pension matching
• 28 paid vacation days
• 6 additional days off per year
• Extra vacation time based on tenure
• Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Health insurance
• 24/7 mental health support for you and your family
• Global mentoring program
• Unlimited access to e-learning platforms
• Hybrid work setup- 3 days a week in office

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

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