Business Analyst

ION Group; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k)

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

ION Group is seeking a skilled Business Analyst in Jersey City to support the development of order routing products. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in financial services, a solid understanding of equities and options, and excellent communication skills.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000-$125,000, based on skills and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses, paid holidays, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years' experience as a Business Analyst in financial services or technology.
• Foundational understanding of US equities and/or options.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business and technical requirements.
• Support analysis related to messaging flows and API mapping.
• Maintain clear, structured documentation.

Skills

Business Analysis

Communication Skills

Understanding of US Equities

Software Development Lifecycle

Networking Concepts (TCP/IP, APIs)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related

Job description

The Role

Dash Financial Technologies is a leading provider of advanced trading solutions, specializing in order routing applications. We deliver advanced trading tools, transparency, and execution performance to institutional clients across the buy‑side and sell‑side. Our mission is to empower our clients with control, insight, and results through innovative trading solutions.

We are seeking a Business Analyst to support the development and delivery of our order routing products. A strong understanding of options and equity order flow is a must. In addition, the ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with algorithmic trading and smart order routers. Data modeling experience is a plus. This role will work closely with the Senior Business Analyst and cross‑functional teams to ensure high‑quality, well‑structured solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering and documenting business and technical requirements from internal and external stakeholders.
• Support analysis and documentation related to:
• Messaging flows between routing components, clients, and exchanges
• API mapping requirements
• Data model for system entities
• Order processing logic and workflow rules.
• Contribute to impact analysis, solution planning, and validation during testing and deployment cycles.
• Assist in solution planning, impact analysis, and project implementation.
• Maintain clear, structured documentation including requirements, workflow diagrams, use cases, and test scenarios.
• Work closely with other business analysts, development, and QA teams to maintain high‑quality delivery.

Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2‑4 years' experience as a Business Analyst in a financial services, trading, or technology firm
• Foundational understanding of US equities and/or options
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high‑pressure, time‑sensitive environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non‑technical teams.
• Good understanding and experience with the software development lifecycle
• Exposure to networking concepts (TCP/IP, APIs etc.).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Math, or related disciplines

Salary Range & Benefits

The estimated salary range is $90,000‑125,000. Salary is negotiable depending on experience and skills.

Our total rewards program is designed to support employee well‑being and professional growth. We offer a competitive benefits package including a discretionary bonus, paid holidays, a 401(k), and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include life insurance, short and long‑term disability, Commuter FSA, Family Building Benefits, and more. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.

Hiring Process

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.