Trading/Front Office : Technical (ex-Developer) Business Analyst / Project Manager - Global Finan...

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

Job summary

A top investment firm in London is seeking a Technical Business Analyst/Project Manager to lead high-impact projects. This role involves project lifecycle ownership, managing stakeholders, and driving technology solutions. Candidates should have significant experience in financial services, programming skills, and strong expertise in Confluence and JIRA. Join a forward-thinking environment to make a tangible impact on technology-driven performance.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial services experience

Programming (Python or KDB+/q)

Expertise in Atlassian Confluence and JIRA

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Computer Science/Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Atlassian Confluence

JIRA

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.