Senior Financial Market Business Analyst

Itds Portugal; Porto; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Itds Portugal in Porto offers a Senior Financial Market Business Analyst role with a hybrid work model (up to 3 remote days weekly). You analyze market operations and trading workflows, bridging front-office needs with technical solutions.

Requirements include 5+ years in financial markets, strong SQL/Unix skills, Python experience, and fluent English/Portuguese, with Agile collaboration across international teams.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in financial markets, trading systems, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of Forex and electronic trading platforms.
• Proficiency with SQL and Unix commands, with scripting experience in Python.
• Fluent English and Portuguese, written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Analyze market participants, products, and trading workflows to optimize operations.
• Collaborate with front-office teams, translating needs into technical requirements.
• Investigate issues by parsing logs with Unix commands, running SQL queries, and developing Python scripts.
• Support integration and enhancement of Forex and electronic trading platforms.
• Work in an Agile environment and lead projects within the team.
• Communicate with international stakeholders in English and Portuguese.
• Coordinate with developers to troubleshoot complex technical challenges.

Connaissances

SQL

Unix commands

Python

Agile

English & Portuguese

Outils

SQL tools

Unix shell

Description du poste

Location & Work Model

Porto, hybrid work arrangement with up to 3 remote days per week.

As a Senior Financial Market Business Analyst

You will be working for our client, a leader in financial services innovation. You will play a pivotal role in analyzing and optimizing market operations, bridging technical solutions with front-office needs, and driving strategic growth in the dynamic world of financial trading and electronic platforms. This opportunity offers a pathway to influence key market systems, foster innovation, and elevate your career within a globally recognized institution.

Your main responsibilities

• Analyze financial market participants, products, and trading workflows to optimize operational efficiency.


• Collaborate closely with front-office teams, translating their needs into technical requirements and solutions.


• Investigate technical issues by parsing logs via Unix commands, executing SQL queries, and developing Python scripts as needed.


• Support the integration and enhancement of Forex and electronic trading platforms.


• Work within an agile environment, adopting and promoting Agile principles across your tasks and projects.


• Communicate effectively in English and Portuguese with international stakeholders and technical teams.


• Manage multiple tasks independently, demonstrating leadership in your subject area.


• Liaise with developers and technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.

You’re ideal for this role if you have

• At least 5 years of experience in financial markets, trading systems, or related roles.


• Strong knowledge of financial market players and products, especially Forex and electronic trading.


• Proficiency in SQL and Unix commands, with experience developing and troubleshooting scripts.


• Technical inclination, comfortable working with logs, debugging issues, and developing Python solutions.


• Excellent command of English and Portuguese, both written and spoken.


• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and lead projects within an agile framework.

It is a strong plus if you have (optional)

• Experience with Python development and automation.


• Familiarity with financial regulatory requirements and compliance.


• Certifications relevant to financial analysis or technical IT skills.

Language Required for the role

• Fluent English and Portuguese.

Eligibility for the role

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

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