Product Systems Analyst

Indsafri; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Indsafri seeks a Markets Trading Systems Analyst to ensure stability, performance, security, and regulatory compliance of Markets trading systems. You will translate business requirements into sustainable tech solutions, collaborate across stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement through process optimization and delivery excellence.

You will manage change initiatives, maintain documentation, and contribute to business continuity while building strong relationships across internal and

Qualifications

• Essential degree in IT, finance or related field.
• 2–3 years supporting trading systems or similar environments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stability, performance and security of trading systems.
• Collaborate with trading and business teams to translate requirements.
• Manage change initiatives and maintain operational documentation.
• Support business continuity and incident recovery processes.
• Document processes, troubleshooting steps and training needs.
• Foster knowledge sharing and professional development.

Skills

Trading systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Change management

Money markets knowledge

Finance basics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSc Computer Science/IT/Maths/Engineering/Statistics

BCom Information Systems/Finance/Investments

BTech IT/Engineering/Maths/Business Analytics

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Markets Trading Systems Analyst is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, security, and regulatory compliance of Markets trading systems. This role provides essential support to trading and business teams, drives continuous improvement through process optimization and technology solutions, and facilitates business continuity by translating business requirements into sustainable technology solutions. The analyst will collaborate with various stakeholders, manage change initiatives, maintain operational documentation, and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a stable production environment through effective support of trading and business teams, process optimization, and solution implementation for the Markets business.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve business processes and systems, adding value to the organization.
• Implement robust solutions based on business requirements specifications to ensure effective business continuity.
• Participate in projects as a consultant or specialist, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure optimal functioning of trading systems by configuring them for peak performance and continuously improving existing processes and functionality.
• Document relevant processes, procedures, and policies for system support.
• Document troubleshooting procedures for incident recovery and successful handover of system support to relevant GT support areas, including training.
• Manage the security and regulatory compliance of trading systems.
• Maintain optimized communication channels and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Elicit, analyze, and validate requirements for changes to trading systems within the markets business.
• Participate in change processes and collaborate effectively with other technology delivery areas contributing to the Markets business.
• Identify training needs and career progression opportunities based on feedback.
• Complete all personal development plan activities within specified timeframes.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with the team and stakeholders.
• Obtain buy‑in for developing and/or enhancing operational processes to improve business functioning.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Essential Qualification: NQF Level: BSc Computer Science/IT/Maths/Engineering/Statistics, BCom Information Systems/Finance/Investments, or BTech IT, Engineering, Maths, Business Analytics.
• Minimum Experience: 2-3 years supporting trading systems.
• Exposure:
• Interacting with diverse individuals.
• Understanding various Markets value chain businesses (Trading, Treasury, Sales, Operations, Finance, Market Risk).
• Effective stakeholder management of cross-functional teams.
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data.
• Managing multiple projects.
• Communicating complex information orally and in writing.
• Resolving accounting and PNL issues.
• Knowledge of Money Markets and FX products.
• Knowledge of finance basics (e.g., time value of money, cash flow discounting, curve valuation).
• Coordinating and securing buy‑in from internal stakeholders.
• Analyzing situations requiring in-depth evaluation.
• Technical / Professional Knowledge: Governance, Risk and Controls, Industry trends, Microsoft Office, Principles of project management, Relevant regulatory knowledge, Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge, Project Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Knowledge of Financial Markets and Instruments, Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Behavioural Competencies: Adaptability, Applied Learning, Earning Trust, Communication, Managing Work.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills

Statistics communication Business analytics Adaptability Microsoft Office Governance IT Managing Multiple Projects Principles of project management Finance Earning Trust Applied Learning Engineering Managing Work Investments Industry Trends Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge Structured Query Language (SQL) Relevant regulatory knowledge BSc Computer Science Maths Trading Systems Support Effective stakeholder management of cross-functional teams Interacting with diverse individuals BCom Information Systems Building and maintaining relationships Understanding Markets value chain businesses (Trading, Treasury, Sales, Operations, Finance, Market Risk) Analyzing and interpreting quantitative data Analyzing and interpreting qualitative data Communicating complex information orally Resolving accounting issues Communicating complex information in writing Resolving PNL issues Coordinating and securing buy-in from internal stakeholders Knowledge of Money Markets products Knowledge of finance basics (time value of money, cash flow discounting, curve valuation) Knowledge of FX products Developing risk mitigation strategies Analyzing situations requiring in-depth evaluation Risk and Controls Knowledge of Financial Markets and Instruments Data Analysis and Interpretation Relevant Post Graduate degree