Business Analyst – HFT Options Platform (Trading Tech)

Fintal Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading firm in Chicago is seeking a Business Analyst who will play a critical role in driving complex derivatives initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electronic options trading and will be responsible for leading discussions, translating requirements, and ensuring project delivery in a dynamic environment. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration and effective communication, ideal for someone with 2-3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in trading, risk, or operations role.
• Ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with trading teams to gather requirements.
• Translate business needs into actionable technology requirements.
• Align project scope and delivery plans with technical leadership.
• Deliver updates on project progress regularly.
• Facilitate post-delivery reviews to promote improvement.

Skills

Understanding of electronic options trading

Communication skills

Risk and pricing models knowledge

Organizational skills

Project tracking experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or analytical discipline

Tools

Documentation tools

Collaboration platforms

Job description

A global trading firm in Chicago is seeking a Business Analyst who will play a critical role in driving complex derivatives initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electronic options trading and will be responsible for leading discussions, translating requirements, and ensuring project delivery in a dynamic environment. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration and effective communication, ideal for someone with 2-3 years of relevant experience.