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

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment management firm is seeking a Technical Business Analyst / Project Manager to own and deliver complex financial technology projects. The ideal candidate should have 5-10 years of financial services experience and programming skills in Python or KDB+/q. This role allows you to drive measurable impact and foster innovative solutions in a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of financial services experience, including 2 years in Technical BA or PM role.
• Hands-on programming experience in Python or KDB+/q.
• Proven expertise in Atlassian Confluence and JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Defining and delivering high-profile technology projects.
• Analyzing business processes and proposing innovative solutions.
• Managing requirements, documentation, risks, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Financial services experience

Programming (Python or KDB+/q)

Atlassian Confluence expertise

JIRA expertise

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Computer Science/Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.