Financial Markets exp Business Analyst – Permanent / Hybrid – R1.2m PA

E-Merge; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Business Analyst for their post-trade platform in Sandton. This role involves understanding the trade lifecycle and requires experience with Global Markets products. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and strong analytical skills, along with a commitment to customer service and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience with Global Markets products is essential.
• Understanding of Markets Products and Business environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Understand the end-to-end trade lifecycle, including settlement processes.
• Work on Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Money Markets, and settlement & payments.

Skills

SQL skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service orientation

Leadership qualities

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Financial Management

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Job description

A fulfilling role of a Business Analyst in the post-trade platform. The BA needs to understand the end-to-end trade lifecycle, including the settlement processes.

Successful candidates will need experience working on Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Money Markets, and settlement & payments.

If you want to be part of a fast-growing team with one of the leading financial institutions, then this is a great opportunity for you to start applying.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Financial Management, Economics, or a related discipline
• Previous experience with Global Markets products is essential
• SQL skills
• Familiarity with vendor management
• Knowledge of integration architecture
• Understanding of Markets Products and Business environment (Front, Middle, and Back Office processes)
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology and principles
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Conceptual and big picture thinking
• Problem-solving skills
• Customer service orientation
• Knowledge sharing abilities
• Process and technological competence
• Leadership qualities and commitment
• Drive for results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Learning agility

Reference Number for this position is GZ59900. It is a permanent position based in Sandton, offering a cost-to-company salary of R1.2 million per annum.