A financial services firm is looking for a Business Analyst to join their team in Jersey City, NJ.Pay: $741/day w2Responsibilities:
- Formalize functional requirements for internal or external/vendor development teams.
- Test and validate new functionalities (nit + Non reg testing) and obtain sign off from Stakeholders.
- Coordinate all aspects of the deliveries.
- Lead meetings or workshops with our internal or external partners.
- Be involved in post go live validation & Warranty period as level 3 support.
The ideal BA has a strong knowledge of Listed Derivatives with proven Business Analyst track record, is a good team player in a global organization and shows proactivity. Qualifications:Required
- 5+ years in IT Finance industry as Front office Business Analyst with some QA experience.
- Knowledge of US Equity Option and Derivatives markets.
- Knowledgeable of OMS/EMS functionalities and corresponding order execution workflows.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency for detailed documentation.
- Knowledge of FIX protocol.
- Knowledge of Front office Trade life cycle is mandatory.
- Experience writing use cases that encapsulate all functionality from a requirements document.
- Experience designing architecture diagrams for end-to-end current/future business workflows suitable for a business and technical audience.
- Detail-oriented approach with problem solving mind-set and ability to work independently.
- Ability to effectively challenge and apply professional skepticism with the goal of providing strategic solutions.
Preferred
- FIX Onboarding experience preferred.
- Understanding the trade flow in Fidessa and provide functional support to the desk.
- Role includes documenting all issues and working to escalate as needed.
- Agency trading business knowledge is preferred.
- Experience working on projects involving Fidessa and/or ULLINK is preferred.
- Experience working on Post trade allocation tool TEO is a plus.
- Knowledge of Middle and Back-office workflows is preferred.
- Technical experience is preferred for identifying and raising bugs.