Business Analyst - Fixed Income

Synechron; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global opportunities to work abroad

10 days paid annual leave

Extensive training courses

Job summary

Synechron in New York seeks a Technical Business Analyst with Fixed Income experience to help deliver an E-Trading system enhancements for credit products.

You will collaborate with a team of developers and business users, document requirements, and coordinate QA/testing and production releases. Knowledge of AWS, Unix, and finance data is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Worked within Fixed Income technology as a technical business analyst.
• Worked with Fixed Income Trading System in client to dealer space (Bloomberg, TradeWeb, MarketAxess).
• Strong Fixed Income knowledge across all business lines (Rates, Credits, and Mortgages).
• Strong user of database tools such as AquaData Studio, SQL Developers, etc.
• Strong in ANSI SQL and PL/SQL (Oracle, MSSQL, Sybase) to write stored procedures.
• Basic knowledge of bond pricing, risk, and Pnl system.
• Good understanding of underlying trading system data (Statics, Trade, RFQs, Pricing, Axes, market data).
• Good understanding of the roles of fixed income trading vs. sales.
• Understanding of Unix environment is a plus
• Understanding of AWS is a plus
• Worked knowledge of Atlassian tool (Jira, Confluence, etc)
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers, support and business users to build Fixed Income E-Trading solution focusing on Credit.
• Coordinate data migrations with AWS Data team.
• Draft business and functional requirements documents.
• Manage multiple projects and deliver timely to end users.
• Coordinate QA testing and production releases.
• Update and manage documentation via SharePoint or Confluence.

Skills

Fixed Income tech

Excellent communication

Project management

ANSI SQL

PL/SQL

Jira

Confluence

Unix

AWS

Documentation

Tools

AquaData Studio

SQL Developer

Oracle

MSSQL

Sybase

Job description

We are At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a Technical Business Analyst who has experience in Fixed Income Trading System.

Additional Information

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within New York, NY is $140k - $160k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with a team of developers, application support and business users to develop a solution for Fixed Income E-Trading System with emphasis on Credit Business.
• Work with AWS Data team on data migration projects.
• Prepare business and functional requirement documents.
• Manage multiple projects and provide timely deliverables to end-users
• Coordinate changes with FO Application Support Team
• Update and manage documentation via SharePoint or Confluence
• Coordinate QA testing and production releases

Requirements

• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Worked within Fixed Income technology as a technical business analyst
• Worked with Fixed Income Trading System in client to dealer space (Bloomberg, TradeWeb, MarketAxess)
• Strong Fixed Income knowledge across all business lines (Rates, Credits, and Mortgages)
• Strong user of database tools such as AquaData Studio, SQL Developers, etc.
• Strong in ANSI SQL and PL/SQL (Oracle, MSSQL, Sybase) to write stored procedures.
• Basic knowledge of bond pricing, risk, and Pnl system
• Good understanding of underlying trading system data (Statics, Trade, RFQs, Pricing, Axes, market data)
• Good understanding of the roles of fixed income trading vs. sales.
• Understanding of Unix environment is a plus
• Understanding of AWS is a plus
• Worked knowledge of Atlassian tool (Jira, Confluence, etc)
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation.

Preferred, but not required

• Excellent problem-solving skills and initiative; able to find innovative and elegant solutions to complex problems.
• Good communication skills with high standards in visual, written and oral communication.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Disciplined and independent personal management skills can work to deadlines and standards with minimum supervision when required.
• Enthusiastic and energetic in the execution of their tasks
• Commercially aware; Focused on achieving the right results with good, maintainable solutions.

We offer

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S YNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion,