Senior Electronic Fx Trading Business Analyst

Itds Portugal; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Itds Portugal is seeking a Senior Electronic FX Trading Business Analyst to drive enhancements for electronic FX platforms from the Porto office. You will collaborate with front-office teams, developers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions and guide testing and deployments.

You bring 8+ years in financial markets, strong SQL/Unix skills, and a propensity for Python scripting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial markets with FX and electronic trading.
• Proficiency in SQL and Unix; ability to investigate system issues.
• Strong communication with technical and front-office stakeholders.
• Experience in agile environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and implementation of FX trading enhancements.
• Collaborate with front office, developers and stakeholders.
• Investigate issues using logs, SQL queries, and Python scripting.
• Apply agile principles to improve processes and updates.
• Document business requirements and coordinate testing.
• Maintain deep knowledge of FX markets and electronic platforms.
• Act as SME and manage projects with strategic insights.

Skills

SQL

Unix

Python scripting

Agile methodologies

Job description

Unleash innovation in electronic FX trading — lead transformative solutions that shape the future of financial markets!

Porto-based opportunity with hybrid work model.

As a Senior Electronic FX Trading Business Analyst, you will be working for our client, a leader in the financial services industry, focused on pioneering electronic FX trading platforms. You will help enhance trading systems that empower FX desks worldwide, driving efficiency and competitive advantage in a dynamic marketplace. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to influence cutting-edge financial technology and accelerate your career growth.

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead analysis and implementation of enhancement requests from FX traders and sales teams to optimize trading workflows.
• Collaborate closely with front office teams, developers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues by parsing logs, executing SQL queries, and supporting development efforts with Python scripting when needed.
• Apply agile principles to continuously improve processes, ensuring seamless system updates and robust trading operations.
• Document business requirements and coordinate testing to deliver impactful system improvements.
• Maintain a deep understanding of financial markets, FX products, and electronic trading platforms.
• Act as a subject matter expert, managing projects independently and providing strategic insights.

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• Over 8 years of experience in financial markets, with strong knowledge of FX and electronic trading.
• Proficiency in SQL, Unix, and a technical aptitude for investigating system issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and front-office stakeholders.
• Experience working in an agile environment is a plus.

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Knowledge of Python scripting or development experience.
• Certification or additional training in financial markets or Agile methodologies.

Language required for the role:

• Fluent English.

Eligibility to work in Europe:

• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

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