Business Analyst

MPower Plus; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MPower Plus is seeking a results-oriented Business Analyst in the United States. You will gather requirements, translate them into IT solutions, and help design architecture-aligned software that supports our investment banking and trading platforms.

The role emphasizes SQL and data analysis, Azure cloud workflows, and agile delivery. You will collaborate with global stakeholders, ensure clear functional designs, and assist QA, testing, and implementation throughout project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Analyst in Investment Banking or Financial Services.
• Strong SQL and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience in Compliance Trade Surveillance platforms such as SMARTS, TradingHub, Actimize, or similar solutions.
• Exposure to Azure Cloud, including Data Ingestion, Data Cleansing, and Data Egress processes.
• Experience working in Agile environments; Scrum Master experience is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into IT solutions.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and requirements-gathering activities.
• Design pragmatic software solutions aligned with the target-state architecture.
• Perform functional analysis and data-driven solution design.
• Act as the liaison between Business and Technology teams throughout project delivery.
• Support quality assurance, project management, and implementation activities.

Skills

Business analysis

Capital markets knowledge

SQL

Data analysis

Requirements gathering

Functional design

Azure Cloud

Agile / Scrum

Stakeholder management

Regulatory/compliance surveillance

Tools

SMARTS

TradingHub

Actimize

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into IT solutions.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and requirements-gathering activities.
• Design pragmatic software solutions aligned with the target-state architecture.
• Perform functional analysis and data-driven solution design.
• Act as the liaison between Business and Technology teams throughout project delivery.
• Support quality assurance, project management, and implementation activities.

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong experience as a Business Analyst within Investment Banking or Financial Services.
• Good understanding of Capital Markets, including Equities, Fixed Income, FX, and Derivatives.
• Experience in Compliance Trade Surveillance platforms such as SMARTS, TradingHub, Actimize, or similar solutions.
• Strong SQL and data analysis skills.
• Experience gathering requirements and preparing functional design documentation.
• Exposure to Azure Cloud, including Data Ingestion, Data Cleansing, and Data Egress processes.
• Experience working in Agile environments; Scrum Master experience is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Profile

• Experience in compliance and regulatory surveillance projects.
• Ability to work across global teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and facilitation skills.
• Passion for technology and enterprise application development.