Product Analyst Role (Derivatives) - Hybrid - Contract - PRODER

GCS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Product Analyst to leverage expertise in Banking and Finance, particularly in Interest Rate Derivatives. The role is hybrid, based in Liverpool Street, London, requiring 3 days a week in-office presence. The successful candidate will drive process improvements and bridge business needs with technical delivery, contributing to Agile delivery and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in the Banking and Finance domain.
• Strong understanding of product structures and operational processes.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into actionable user stories.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders.
• Engage with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan and deliver Agile projects to meet business needs.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with governance standards.

Skills

Banking and Finance expertise

Interest Rate Derivatives knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile Delivery

Job description

Tier 1 Investment Bank - Liverpool Street (London) - Product Analyst - Finance

Role - Product Analyst Role (Derivatives)

Duration - 6 months

Location - Hybrid / Liverpool Street (London) - 3 days per week in a Liverpool Street office

Rate - 690 per day (Inside IR35)

Overview

• Seeking a Product Analyst with deep expertise in the Banking and Finance domain, specifically in Interest Rate Derivatives. The candidate will be working with the Front Office (Trading and Trade Execution Support), looking at improving processes and workflow.
• The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of product structures, participant roles, business functions, and operational processes. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between business needs and technical delivery.

Objectives of the Role

• Translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable user stories with measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with development teams to estimate, plan, and deliver incremental value.
• Ensure continuous alignment with Product Owners and stakeholders through proactive communication and early escalation of impediments.
• Drive delivery through structured planning, rigorous testing, and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive process improvement, control and streamlining of BAU tasks for business users.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Requirement Gathering & Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Agile Delivery & Planning
• Testing & Quality Assurance
• Design & Configuration
• Communication & Reporting
• Governance & Standards

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