Product Systems Analyst

Belay Talent Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Belay Talent Solutions in Johannesburg is seeking a Product Systems Analyst to support trading systems within Global Markets, ensuring a stable production environment for trading, treasury and related business teams. The role bridges business and technology, identifying process improvements, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions that enhance trading operations and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years' experience supporting trading systems, strong SQL and data analysis

Qualifications

• BSc/BCom/BTech in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Experience in finance or trading environments preferred.
• Strong SQL and data analysis capabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain trading and market-facing systems.
• Ensure system stability, performance and business continuity.
• Analyse business requirements and implement technology solutions.
• Work closely with Trading, Treasury, Operations, Finance and Risk teams.
• Participate in system enhancements, projects and change initiatives.
• Manage incidents, problem resolution and support documentation.
• Ensure regulatory, governance and security compliance.
• Perform data analysis and SQL-based investigations.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across business and technology teams.
• Train users and support teams on systems and processes.

Skills

Trading Systems Support

SQL

Data Analysis

Financial Markets

Governance, Risk & Controls

Incident Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

BSc Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, Engineering or Statistics

BCom Information Systems, Finance or Investments

BTech IT, Engineering, Mathematics or Business Analytics

Job description

Product Systems Analyst (Trading Systems Support)

Support, maintain and optimise trading systems used within Global Markets, ensuring a stable production environment for trading, treasury and related business teams. The role bridges business and technology, identifying process improvements, troubleshooting issues, managing change, and implementing solutions that enhance trading operations and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain trading and market-facing systems.
• Ensure system stability, performance and business continuity.
• Analyse business requirements and implement technology solutions.
• Work closely with Trading, Treasury, Operations, Finance and Risk teams.
• Participate in system enhancements, projects and change initiatives.
• Manage incidents, problem resolution and support documentation.
• Ensure regulatory, governance and security compliance.
• Perform data analysis and SQL-based investigations.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across business and technology teams.
• Train users and support teams on systems and processes.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

• BSc Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, Engineering or Statistics; or
• BCom Information Systems, Finance or Investments; or
• BTech IT, Engineering, Mathematics or Business Analytics.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification advantageous.

Preferred Degree Alignment:

• BCom Information Systems (strongest alignment)
• BSc Computer Science
• BCom Finance or Investments
• BSc Mathematics or Statistics
• Engineering Degree

Experience:

• 2-3 years' experience supporting trading systems.
• Exposure to financial markets, treasury or trading environments.
• SQL and data analysis experience.
• Understanding of FX, Money Markets and financial instruments.
• Experience interacting with multiple business stakeholders.

Technical Skills:

• Trading Systems Support
• SQL / Structured Query Language
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Financial Markets & Instruments
• Governance, Risk & Controls
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Incident & Change Management
• Stakeholder Management

Ideal Candidate Profile

A technically strong Product Systems Analyst with experience supporting trading systems in banking or capital markets. Strong knowledge of FX, Treasury and Money Market products, with solid SQL, troubleshooting and stakeholder management skills. A BCom Information Systems is the preferred qualification, although Computer Science, Finance, Investments, Mathematics, Statistics and Engineering degrees are also highly relevant.