Senior Business Analyst - Trading System

Zeal Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Business Analyst to join their Trading Systems team. The candidate will analyze requirements, optimize workflows, and facilitate system enhancements. Ideal applicants will have strong knowledge of CFD trading technologies and excellent problem-solving skills. This role offers comprehensive benefits including life insurance and medical coverage, promoting a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Medical Benefit

Optical Benefit

Gym/Fitness Subsidy

Long Service Reward (with Cash Incentives in USD)

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in financial services.
• Experience in CFD/forex/derivatives trading is preferred.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering and UAT management.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Contribute to the CFD trading systems roadmap.
• Lead and coordinate UAT for new features and platform rollouts.

Skills

Strong knowledge of CFD products

Communication skills in Mandarin

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, IT, or related field

Tools

MT4/MT5 trading platforms

Job description

Overview

Join our Trading Systems team as a Business Analyst, where you will analyze complex requirements, optimize system workflows, and coordinate delivery of enhancements across front-end and back-office platforms. You will work closely with developers, QA, and product owners to ensure seamless integrations, robust UAT, and continuous platform improvements. This role is ideal for candidates with strong knowledge of CFDs and trading technologies who want to influence the next generation of trading solutions.

Responsibilities

• Requirement Gathering & Analysis
  • Collect, analyze, and document business and functional requirements related to CFD trading platforms (front-end, back-office, risk, reporting).
  • Translate business needs and requirements into clear specifications for development teams.
  • Perform gap analysis on current systems and propose enhancements to workflows, integrations, and automation.
• Product Ownership Support
  • Contribute to the CFD trading systems roadmap by aligning business priorities with technical feasibility.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to plan and deliver platform enhancements.
  • Define and maintain the product backlog, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Testing & Delivery
  • Lead and coordinate UAT for new features, system upgrades, and platform rollouts.
  • Ensure all releases meet business requirements and deliver optimal client experience.
  • Provide user training and documentation for internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, IT, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in financial services, ideally in CFD/forex/derivatives trading.
• Strong knowledge of CFD products, brokerage operations, and trading platforms (MT4/MT5 or similar).
• Familiarity with STP/bridge systems, liquidity providers, and risk management tools is an advantage.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and UAT management.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, critical thinking and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong Mandarin & English communication skills.

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Medical Benefit
• Optical Benefit
• Gym/Fitness Subsidy
• Long Service Reward (with Cash Incentives in USD)