Sr. Business Analyst, Warrant Market Making, IT

CITIC Securities International Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CITIC CLSA is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst for its IT-enabled Warrant Market Making team. You will gather requirements from business units, translate them into detailed specifications, and work with developers to deliver timely technical solutions across global markets.

The role requires 5–8 years in securities and derivatives brokerage, deep knowledge of trading-system architecture, FIX feeds, and major exchange protocols. Proficiency in Python and SQL is essential; C++ is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in the securities and derivatives brokerage industry.
• Strong knowledge of trading-system architecture, FIX protocol and exchange protocols.
• Hands-on Python and SQL; knowledge of C++ is a plus.
• Familiarity with Control-M, Apache Airflow, Jinja, Postman, Chronicle Queue.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze requirements from business units and stakeholders.
• Translate requirements into detailed technical specifications for developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver front-to-back integrations.
• Conduct comprehensive testing prior to launch and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain documentation of functional requirements and system design.

Skills

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Control-M

Apache Airflow

Jinja

Postman

Chronicle Queue

Job description

Sr. Business Analyst, Warrant Market Making, IT

CITIC CLSA provides global investors and corporate executives with insights, liquidity and capital to drive their growth strategies.

Award-winning research, an extensive Asia footprint, direct links to China and highly experienced finance professionals differentiate our innovative products and services in asset management, corporate finance, equity and debt capital markets, securities and wealth management.

As part of CITIC Securities (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), China's leading investment bank, CITIC CLSA is uniquely positioned to facilitate cross-border capital flows and connect China to the world and the world to China.

CITIC CLSA operates from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit www.clsa.com.

Position Description

As we are expanding its Market Making business across the ASEAN, Europe, and EMEA regions, now seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our team and play a pivotal role in this growth. In this position, the analyst will gather and analyse requirements from business units and stakeholders, translate them into detailed specifications, and collaborate closely with developers to deliver technical solutions in a timely manner. Additionally, analyst will conduct comprehensive testing prior to launch and facilitate front-to-back integration to ensure seamless operational continuity.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Coordinate with the business to maintain and enhance existing operations, including Issuance cycles and pre-trade and post-trade processes of various market making businesses, ensuring seamless and efficient workflow integration.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, engaging with business stakeholders to recommend and develop effective technical solutions.

Translate business needs into technical solutions coordinate with developers to develop workflow, processes and seamlessly integrating front-to-back systems.

Stay informed about the Exchanges’ policies, requirements, and recent updates. Perform impact analysis and coordinate responses to ensure the technical solutions remain compliant and aligned.

Ensure solutions are compliant with internal policies, standards, and regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to the latest company’s practices.

Maintain comprehensive documentation of functional requirements, system design specifications, and user manuals to facilitate regulatory compliance and support knowledge transfer.

Conduct thorough testing of new features and system enhancements prior to deployment, documenting all results for audit trail and compliance verification.

Provide training and detailed documentation to support teams, promoting knowledge sharing and contributing to the long-term sustainability of business operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Around 5-8 years of relevant experience as a Business Analyst in the securities and derivatives brokerage industry, preferably in equity derivatives and market-making businesses across Hong Kong and APAC markets.

Strong knowledge of trading-system architecture, direct exchange and vendor-provided market data feeds, the FIX protocol, and major exchange protocols.

Hands-on experience with Python and SQL; knowledge of C++ would be an advantage.

Familiarity with relevant tools and technologies such as Control-M, Apache Airflow, Jinja, Postman, and Chronicle Queue.

Familiarity with networking fundamentals and Unix/Linux environments as well as command-line operations.

Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese, including fluency in Mandarin.