Financial Systems Analyst

Agility Partners; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Financial Systems Analyst to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and engineering teams. This role focuses on defining, analyzing, and automating requirements for FX trading applications within a critical Capital Markets technology initiative. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and problem-solving, the successful candidate will contribute to Agile ceremonies and support the development of user stories. If you are passionate about financial systems and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Technical Business Analyst in financial services.
• Hands-on experience with Wall Street Systems (WSS) and FX environments.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business and system requirements for FX applications.
• Lead efforts to automate manual testing processes and collaborate with QA.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Communication

Automation Testing

Tools

Wall Street Systems (WSS)

AWS

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Systems Analyst with hands-on experience in Foreign Exchange (FX) and Wall Street Systems (WSS) to join a critical Capital Markets technology initiative. In this role, you’ll act as the bridge between business stakeholders and the engineering team, helping to define, analyze, and automate business requirements for FX trading applications. This is an onsite role requiring strong collaboration, problem-solving, and domain expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements for FX and trading applications
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Wall Street Systems (WSS) and its integration into custom trading solutions
• Work closely with software engineers, product owners, and QA teams to ensure accurate translation of business needs into technical solutions
• Lead efforts to automate manual testing processes, collaborating with QA and engineering
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, contribute to user story development, and support sprint planning
• Communicate effectively across both technical and non-technical teams

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst in financial services, preferably within Foreign Exchange (FX) environments
• Hands-on experience with Wall Street Systems (WSS)
• Strong understanding of trading workflows, system integrations, and financial products
• Experience with automation testing processes and tools (e.g., working with developers and QA to automate tests)
• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with AWS or cloud-based platforms
• Experience in broader Capital Markets domains
• Understanding of data analysis and reporting tools