Business Analyst

Harrington Starr; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington Starr in New York is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join its Fund Operations IT team. You will bridge business stakeholders and technology, driving front-to-back system changes for post-trade workflows.

The role requires 7+ years IT experience, 5+ years in investment banking and strong knowledge of post-trade, DTCC processes, and regulatory reporting. You will mentor juniors and work with global IT teams on cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in IT, CS, Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years IT experience, including at least 5 years in an investment banking environment.
• 5+ years in Business Analysis, with exposure to Post Trade / Middle & Back Office Equity apps.
• Strong knowledge of 15a6 regulatory compliance, FINRA rules and DTCC workflows.
• Proven project delivery experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering, business analysis and functional solution design for post-trade applications.
• Own project planning, execution and documentation for North American market initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Front Office IT and Finance IT on cross-functional system changes.
• Translate complex technical issues into clear business impact for stakeholders.
• Mentor junior Business Analysts and contribute to team development.
• Ensure adherence to DTCC processes and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong project governance in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

SQL

FIX

SWIFT

Job description

Senior Business Analyst – Fund Operations IT

Location: New York

A leading global financial services organisation is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join its Fund Operations IT team in New York.

You will work closely with global IT teams, Operations, Front Office Technology and Finance Technology, driving front-to-back system changes and acting as a key bridge between business stakeholders and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering, business analysis and functional solution design for post-trade applications.
• Own project planning, execution and documentation for North American market initiatives, including regulatory and settlement-cycle changes.
• Partner with Operations, Front Office IT and Finance IT teams on cross-functional system changes.
• Act as the key liaison between business stakeholders and IT, translating complex technical and functional issues into clear business impact.
• Mentor junior Business Analysts and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.
• Analyse and implement technologies including SQL, FIX and SWIFT to enhance post-trade workflows.
• Ensure adherence to DTCC processes and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong project governance within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or higher in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7+ years' IT experience, including at least 5 years within an investment banking environment.
• 5+ years' Business Analysis experience, ideally with strong exposure to Post Trade / Middle & Back Office Equity applications.
• Strong knowledge of 15a6 regulatory compliance, FINRA rules and DTCC workflows.
• Proven experience managing projects from initiation through to delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear business outcomes.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Experience with FIX, SWIFT messaging or reconciliation systems would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Cash Equities front-to-back workflows is preferred but not essential.