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

e-merge; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking a Business Analyst to enhance their post-trade platform. The role involves understanding the end-to-end trade lifecycle and requires knowledge in Global Markets products, SQL, and strong analytical skills. Join a fast-growing team with a competitive cost-to-company salary of R1.2m PA. Explore an engaging career with robust professional growth potential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Global Markets products: Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Money Markets.
• Knowledge of settlement & payments processes.
• Familiarity with vendor management.
• Understanding of integration architecture.
• Experience with Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of the end-to-end trade lifecycle, including settlement processes.
• Work with cutting-edge market products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

SQL

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Financial Management, Economics, or related discipline
• Experience with Global Markets products: Fixed Income, Foreign 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 & 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

Contact Garth at [e-mail] or call 011 463 3633 to discuss this opportunity.

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