Front Office Business Analyst

Calibrate People; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dynamic team environment

Exposure to global markets

Job summary

A financial services firm in South Africa is seeking a Front Office Business Analyst to bridge business and technology in trading. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, 3+ years of experience, and knowledge of trading platforms and risk management. Join a dynamic team and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Business Analyst in finance.
• Professional qualifications such as a CFA and/or FRM are a bonus.
• Strong expertise in risk management tools.
• CFA/FRM credentials are a bonus.
• 3+ years as a Business Analyst in finance.
• Experience with Murex, Calypso, or Front Arena.
• Knowledge of asset classes, trading strategies and risk management.
• Familiarity with trading platforms, risk analytics and regulatory compliance (Dodd‑Frank, MiFID II).
• Strong problem‑solving, communication and Agile skills.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between business and technology.
• Gather and translate business requirements into technical specs.
• Collaborate with tech teams to design solutions for trading workflows.
• Work with product and dev teams to prioritize features.
• Build relationships with clients as trusted advisor.
• Lead demos, workshops, and training sessions.
• Support UAT to ensure the product hits the mark.
• Shape the product roadmap using market insights and client feedback.
• Collaborate with internal teams to release market-ready solutions.
• Drive process improvements to reduce risk and ensure compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Agile skills

Knowledge of asset classes

Familiarity with trading platforms

Trading risk

Agile

Communication

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree

Post graduate qualification

CFA/FRM bonus

Tools

Murex

Calypso

Front Arena

Job description

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. You’ll 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!