Senior Business Analyst - FX, Trade & Commodities

HCLTech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Lead Functional Analyst to join the RMS Trade Processing team, focusing on OTC derivatives and end-to-end trade lifecycle.

You will collaborate with business partners to produce functional specifications, work with developers and QA, and contribute to agile delivery within a banking technology environment.

The role spans backend and frontend work using Java, Spring, Kafka, Oracle Database and React in a business-critical system.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in financial systems development.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, written/verbal.
• Ability to produce high-quality requirements documents.
• Knowledge of trading systems, knowledge of FX and Commodity products.

Responsibilities

• Produce functional specifications in collaboration with business partners.
• Work closely with developers and QA staff in interpreting requirements and resolving issues.
• Work in an agile development SDLC by focusing on the highest priorities.
• Product release installation instructions, and run-books.

Skills

Financial systems development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Requirements documentation

Tools

Java

Spring

Kafka

Oracle Database

React

Job description

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to 219,000+ people across 54 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered on digital, engineering and cloud, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of $13+ billion.

Lead Functional Analyst

RMS Trade Processing is a strategic platform acting as the primary record for financial products across the Bank, with a strong focus on complex OTC derivatives. It supports the full trade lifecycle — from initial booking and enrichment through amendments, allocations, and lifecycle events (such as roll, unwind, exercise, and expiry), to clearing, settlement, and downstream risk reporting — ensuring consistent and reliable trade representation across front, middle, and back office systems.

As the RMS platform continues to expand its coverage of supported commodity products and trading flows, we are looking for a Lead Java Engineer to strengthen our experienced and dynamic team. Our technology stack includes Java, Spring, Kafka, Oracle Database, and React, offering opportunities to work across both backend and frontend components of a business critical system.

Your key responsibilities

• Produce functional specifications in collaboration with business partners
• Work closely with developers and QA staff in interpreting requirements and resolving issues
• Work in an agile development SLDC by focusing on the highest priorities
• Product release installation instructions, and run‑books

Your skills and experience

• 5+ years' experience in financial systems development
• Strong analytical skills, Excellent communication skills (written/verbal)
• Ability to produce high-quality requirements documents
• Knowledge of trading systems, knowledge of FX and Commodity products