Front Office Business Analyst

Calibrate People; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibrate People is seeking a Front Office Business Analyst in Sandton, Johannesburg, SA, with a hybrid work model. You will bridge business and technology for trading solutions, ensuring our offerings align with market needs.

Responsibilities include owning requirements, engaging clients, leading demos and workshops, supporting UAT, and shaping the product roadmap. The role requires knowledge of asset classes, trading strategies, and risk management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with strong preference for postgraduate qualification.
• CFA and/or FRM are 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.
• Expert in Global Markets Products and in Business Analysis & Product Management.
• Client engagement and support, plus risk & compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Build strong client relationships and act as trusted advisor.
• Lead demos, workshops, and training sessions.
• Support UAT to ensure the product hits the mark.
• Shape the product roadmap using market trends and client feedback.
• Collaborate with tech teams to design solutions for trading workflows.
• Drive process improvements to reduce risk and ensure compliance.
• Provide ongoing product support and enhance user experience.

Skills

Asset classes

Trading strategies

Risk management

Trading platforms

Risk analytics

Compliance

Agile

Global Markets

Client engagement

Product management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate qualification preferred

Tools

Murex

Calypso

Front Arena

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.
• 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.
• 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.