Liquidity Platform Business Analyst

BNY Mellon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is looking for a Liquidity Platform Business Analyst in London. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, support platform development, and conduct market analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services, strong knowledge of money market instruments, and proficiency in Agile environments. Benefits include competitive compensation and wellness programs.

Benefits

Generous paid leaves

Paid volunteer time

Flexible global resources and tools

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in financial services, ideally within Markets or Asset Management.
• Strong understanding of money market instruments and fund distribution.
• Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit and document business requirements.
• Analyze client usage patterns and market trends.
• Define and execute test cases to validate platform functionality.

Skills

Business Analyst experience in financial services

Understanding of money market instruments

Agile environments experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Data visualization platforms

Job description

Liquidity Platform Business Analyst

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We are looking for a Liquidity Platform Business Analyst for LiquidityDirect, our industry‑leading short‑end investments platform. This role will be based in: London. The ideal candidate will have significant Corporate Liquidity Management experience along with Liquidity Services Product and Integration Experience.

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially aware Business Analyst to join our Markets Division, supporting the development and enhancement of our open architecture product platform for the distribution of money market funds. This role is pivotal in bridging business needs with technology solutions, ensuring the platform delivers seamless access to liquidity products for institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across Sales, Trading, Product, and Technology to elicit, document, and validate business requirements.
  • Translate complex business needs into clear functional specifications for platform enhancements.
• Platform Development Support:
  • Work closely with Product Managers and Engineering teams to support agile delivery of platform features.
  • Contribute to sprint planning, and user story creation.
• Client & Market Insight:
  • Analyze client usage patterns, market trends, and competitor platforms to inform product strategy.
  • Support the integration of third‑party fund providers and data sources into the platform.
• Testing & Quality Assurance:
  • Define and execute test cases to validate platform functionality and ensure high‑quality releases.
  • Coordinate UAT with business users and manage feedback loops.
• Documentation & Training:
  • Produce user guides, process flows, and training materials for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct training sessions and demos for Sales and Client Services teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in financial services, ideally within Markets or Asset Management.
• Strong understanding of money market instruments, fund distribution, and liquidity management.
• Familiarity with open architecture platforms, APIs, and data integration concepts.
• Experience working in Agile environments with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Excel, and data visualization platforms.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Possesses a Stay Curious approach to achieving outcomes, asking the hard questions, exploring new ideas, innovating, learning and researching to bring all stakeholders into the solution to meet goals.
• Is Client Obsesses constantly seeking new approaches for clients, anticipating their needs and deploying product capabilities to meet those needs.
• Possesses a “Own It” attitude – ability to get around roadblocks and stay focused on the vision and outcomes.
• Organized, resourceful, and able to Spark Progress. Strong communicator & Influencer, and has passion to share your knowledge with the team.
• Bachelor's degree in business management or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.
• Knowledge of any of Kyriba, GTreasury, SAP, FIS, TMS, FundConnect, CacheMatrix, Morgan Money, GS Mosaic, ICD would be hugely beneficial

Our Benefits and Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.