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

e-Merge IT Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for a Business Analyst in Johannesburg to focus on the post-trade platform. The role offers a competitive salary of R1.2 million PA and is based in Sandton. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Financial Management or Economics and experience with Global Markets products. Strong SQL, analysis, and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent role in a fast-growing team

Qualifications

• Experience with Global Markets products such as Fixed Income, Exchange, and Money Markets.
• Knowledge of settlement & payments processes.
• Understanding of integration architecture.

Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of the end-to-end trade lifecycle.
• Work with cutting-edge market products.
• Collaborate with the post-trade platform teams.

Skills

SQL skills

Excellent analysis skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management, Economics, or related discipline

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the fast-paced world of Financial Markets? We are looking for a Business Analyst to join a leading financial institution, focusing on the post-trade platform.

In this role, you will gain a deep understanding of the end-to-end trade lifecycle, including settlement processes, while working with cutting‑edge market products. Key Requirements :

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management, Economics, or related discipline
• Experience with Global Markets products: Fixed Income, Exchange, Money Markets
• Knowledge of settlement & payments processes
• SQL skills and familiarity with vendor management
• Understanding of integration architecture
• Strong grasp of Front, Middle, and Backoffice processes
• Experience with Agile methodology
• Excellent analysis, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Customer service orientation, leadership, and learning agility

Soft Skills and Competencies

• Conceptual / big‑picture thinking
• Influence, negotiation, and knowledge sharing
• Process and technological competence
• Time management and drive for results

Why Join?

• Be part of a fast‑growing team in a leading financial institution
• Permanent role based in Sandton
• Competitive cost‑to‑company salary of R1.2m PA (negotiable based on experience)

Reference : GZ59900