Trading/Front Office : Technical Business Analyst / Project Manager - Global Financial Technology...

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable global investment management firm is seeking a Technical Business Analyst / Project Manager to own high-impact projects in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include defining technology projects, analyzing business processes, and managing stakeholder communications. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of financial services experience and strong programming skills. A chance to grow your career in a collaborative culture is offered.

Benefits

Innovative and collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in financial services.
• 2+ years in a Technical BA or PM role.
• Hands-on programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver technology projects.
• Analyze business processes and propose solutions.
• Manage requirements, documentation, and risks.

Skills

Financial services experience

Programming (Python or KDB+/q)

Expertise in Atlassian Confluence

Expertise in JIRA

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Computer Science/Engineering degree

Tools

Atlassian Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Job Description

We’re partnering with a leading global investment management firm, to find a Technical Business Analyst / Project Manager who’s ready to own complex, high-impact projects in a dynamic, global environment.

The Role:

As a key member of our client's Technical Business Analysis or Project Management team, you’ll take ownership of the entire project lifecycle: from gathering requirements, designing solutions, and managing stakeholders, to ensuring seamless delivery. You’ll work closely with senior management, Product, Quant Research, Trading, and Engineering teams, driving the development of cutting-edge financial technology solutions.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Defining and delivering high-profile technology projects with measurable impact.
• Analyzing business processes, identifying gaps, and proposing innovative solutions.
• Managing requirements, documentation, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Driving collaboration across technical and business teams globally.
• Leading change management initiatives and process improvements.

We’re Looking For:

• 5–10 years of financial services experience, including at least 2 in a Technical BA or PM role.
• Hands-on programming experience (Python or KDB+/q).
• Proven expertise in Atlassian Confluence and JIRA.
• A deep understanding of software architecture, SDLC (Agile/Waterfall), and asset classes.
• Exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and documentation skills.
• A Computer Science/Engineering degree or equivalent.

Bonus Skills:

Experience in Microservices, API Design, distributed systems, cloud- apps, or DevOps.

Why Join?

Work for a global leader in leveraging technology to drive performance, offering an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture. This is a chance to make a measurable impact, drive meaningful change, and grow your career in a forward-thinking environment.