Technical Business Analyst - Trading Platforms

Computer Futures; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer Futures is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to join the London trading platforms team. This on-site role targets a seasoned professional with deep expertise in global futures exchanges and the full lifecycle of exchange-traded derivatives.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in commodity trading, price risk management, or capital markets, and will translate business needs into technical solutions while supporting development, QA, and production teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commodity trading, price risk management, or capital markets.
• Experience delivering scalable algorithmic trading technology.
• Hands-on experience with MiFID II, EMIR, FCA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and map RFQ, order, and trade lifecycles to formulate solutions.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and translate business needs into actionable technical solutions.
• Communicate effectively with business, development, QA, infrastructure, and production support teams.
• Lead troubleshooting and issue-resolution for development, support, and business users.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder facilitation

High-pressure trading environment

Tools

Python

PowerShell

C#

SQL

FIX engineering

Messaging systems

Debugging network protocols

Job description

A leading organisation is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to join their trading platforms team in London. This on-site role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in global futures exchanges and the full lifecycle of exchange-traded derivatives. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years' experience in commodity trading, price risk management, or capital markets, bringing a credible and competitive mindset to the team. In this role, you will leverage your technical skills to ensure business requirements are clearly understood and delivered across all levels.

You will act as a subject matter expert for trading systems initiatives, assisting with troubleshooting and issue resolution for development, support, and business users. Your responsibilities include analysing and mapping RFQ, order, and trade lifecycles to formulate solutions that enhance quality and efficiency. You will facilitate stakeholder workshops, translating business needs into actionable technical solutions, and communicate effectively with business, development, QA, infrastructure, and production support teams. Candidates must have hands‑on experience delivering scalable algorithmic trading technology, with knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks such as MiFID II, EMIR, and FCA guidelines. Familiarity with market data providers, liquidity aggregation platforms, third‑party networks, and EMS/OMS vendors is essential.

Strong technical skills in scripting, Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL, and experience with FIX engineering, messaging systems, and debugging network protocols are required. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, along with outstanding communication skills, are vital. The role demands a proactive, self‑motivated individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure trading environment and can adapt to changing priorities under demanding deadlines. Experience leveraging AI‑assisted tools for requirements analysis and documentation is highly valued.

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales.