Senior Technical Business Analyst | Capital Markets Expert

Polarits; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Polarits is seeking a Technical Business Analyst with Capital Markets experience in Chicago. The role is hybrid with onsite presence required three days a week, serving capital markets, asset management, and fixed income domains.

The candidate will gather requirements, translate them into functional specifications, and collaborate across tech and business teams to deliver compliant, production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a business analyst in capital markets.
• Strong SQL, data analysis, and system integrations.
• Ability to write BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and process flows.
• Experience with capital markets products: equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX.
• Familiarity with trading platforms and OMS/EMS.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for Capital Markets, Asset Management, and Fixed Income initiatives.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and architecture teams to ensure accurate solution delivery.
• Support system design discussions, data mapping, and workflow analysis.
• Perform gap analysis, impact assessments, and process improvements.
• Coordinate UAT planning, test case creation, and defect triage.
• Work with stakeholders across trading, portfolio management, risk, operations, and compliance teams.
• Ensure solutions align with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Provide production support analysis and troubleshoot issues as needed.

Skills

Capital Markets knowledge

Asset Management knowledge

SQL

Data analysis

Requirements gathering

BRDs/FRDs

Trade lifecycle knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

OMS/EMS

Market data systems

Job description

Polarits is seeking a Technical Business Analyst with Capital Markets experience in Chicago. The role is hybrid with onsite presence required three days a week, serving capital markets, asset management, and fixed income domains.

The candidate will gather requirements, translate them into functional specifications, and collaborate across tech and business teams to deliver compliant, production-ready solutions.