Business Systems Analyst - Data Engineering

10xTalents; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Business Systems Analyst with expertise in Fixed Income. The role requires a strong background in business analysis, experience with various Fixed Income instruments, and proficiency in SQL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering requirements, ensuring data quality, and driving process improvements. This position offers a hybrid work model based in Newark, NJ, and demands a Bachelor's degree along with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Analysis at a buy-side Fixed Income firm.
• Experience with various Fixed Income instruments including bonds and derivatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements in Fixed Income.
• Ensure high data quality through governance principles.
• Write SQL queries for data analysis.

Skills

Business analysis skills

SQL proficiency

Analytical skills

Data governance knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

SQL

Business Intelligence Reporting tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Business Systems Analyst - Data Engineering

Job Title: Business Systems Analyst - Data Engineering (Financial Services)

• Full-time, direct employment
• Hybrid onsite/remote - Newark, NJ
• No visa sponsorship or C2C at this time
  

Job Description:

Our client isseeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst with a focus on Fixed Income to join their buy-sideteam. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis within the Fixed Income domain, with expertise in various Fixed Income instruments. The candidate should possess excellent analytical skills, a deep understanding of data governance principles, and proficiency in technical tools for data analysis and system analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Business Analysis at Buy-Side Fixed Income Firm: Utilize your expertise in business analysis to gather, document, and analyze business requirements, particularly within the Fixed Income domain at a buy-side firm.
• Fixed Income Instruments: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and experience in various Fixed Income instruments, including bonds, derivatives, and structured products.
• Data Governance and Data Quality: Ensure high data quality is maintained throughout the data lifecycle of projects by applying data governance principles and implementing quality control measures.
• SQL Proficiency: Write SQL queries, understand stored procedures, and conduct data analysis to extract insights from large datasets and support business decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Assess current business processes, identify areas for improvement, and propose change-driven solutions to enhance business outcomes and efficiency.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in technical tools and techniques for data analysis, documentation, and system analysis, including SQL, data modeling, and system architecture.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct root cause analysis on system, process, or production problems, and provide viable solutions to address them.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Business Analysis at a buy-side Fixed Income firm.
• Experience with various Fixed Income instruments, including bonds, derivatives, and structured products.
• Working knowledge of data governance principles and ability to ensure high data quality.
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries, understanding stored procedures, and conducting data analysis.
• Innate ability to assess current processes and propose change-driven solutions for improvement.
• Proficiency in technical tools for data analysis and system analysis, including SQL, data modeling, and system architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct root cause analysis and provide viable solutions.
• Experience working with large datasets and basic knowledge of Python.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with Business Intelligence Reporting tools.
• Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Understanding of relational database models and experience with business analysis best practices and industry standards.

If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about business analysis within the Fixed Income domain, we encourage you to apply for immediate consideration.