Front Office Business Analyst

Calibrate People; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Front Office Business Analyst to bridge the gap between trading strategies and technology. This dynamic role involves business analysis, client engagement, and product strategy within a fintech context. Ideal candidates will have strong finance experience and excellent problem-solving skills. The position offers exposure to global markets and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Exposure to global markets and trading strategies

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Business Analyst in finance with expertise in Murex, Calypso, or Front Arena.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA and/or FRM are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements and translate them into actionable technical specs.
• Build strong relationships with clients and act as their trusted advisor.
• Collaborate with tech teams to design solutions for complex trading workflows.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Agile Skills

Education

Relevant bachelors degree

Post graduate qualification

Job description

About the job Front Office Business Analyst

Front Office Business Analyst

Be the maestro orchestrating seamless harmony between trading strategies and technology

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, SA - Hybrid | Salary:Competitive (Cause you're worth it!)

About the Role

We're looking for a Front Office Business Analyst to join our clients team and become the expert in all things trading and tech. Youll bridge the gap between business and technology, ensuring our trading solutions are on point. If you're passionate about financial products, risk management, and cutting-edge tech, this is your spot!

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis

• Be the SME for asset classes, trading strategies, and risk management.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into actionable technical specs.
• Conduct gap analysis and suggest new product features.
• Work with product and dev teams to prioritize and refine features.

Client Engagement

• Build strong relationships with clients and act as their trusted advisor.
• Lead demos, workshops, and training sessions.
• Support UAT to ensure the product hits the mark.

Product Strategy

• Use market trends and client feedback to shape the product roadmap.
• Work with internal teams to release solutions that match market needs.

Solution Design

• Collaborate with tech teams to design solutions for complex trading workflows.
• Drive process improvements to reduce risk and ensure compliance.
• Provide ongoing product support and enhance the user experience.

Required Skills & Experience

• Relevant bachelors degree with strong preference for a post graduate qualification.
• Professional qualifications such as a CFA and/ or FRM a bonus).
• 3+ years as a Business Analyst in finance, with expertise in Murex, Calypso, or Front Arena.
• Knowledge of asset classes, trading strategies, and risk management tools.
• Familiarity with trading platforms, risk analytics, and compliance (Dodd-Frank, MiFID II).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and Agile skills.

Key Competencies

• Expert in Global Markets Products
• Business Analysis & Product Management
• Client Engagement & Support
• Risk & Compliance Knowledge
• Agile Methodologies

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic, innovative team, working with cutting-edge tech and industry experts.
• Get exposure to global markets and trading strategies.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

Ready to make an impact in the fintech world? We would love to hear from you!