Business Analyst

A financial services company in New York City is actively seeking a new Business Analyst to join their team. About the Opportunity: • Start Date: ASAP • Assignment Length: 12 months (with likely extensions) • Setting: Hybrid (3 days a week onsite) Responsibilities: • Develop detailed user stories and epics for post-trade processing enhancements across multiple asset classes • Analyze and document current state workflows for trade confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation processes • Design optimized future state processes leveraging AI and automation capabilities • Create comprehensive desktop procedures for operations teams following AI implementation • Collaborate with Post-Trade Operations teams to identify bottlenecks and efficiency opportunities • Support testing and validation of new processes to ensure regulatory compliance • Work with technology partners to translate business requirements into technical specifications • Document exception handling procedures and escalation protocols • Ensure smooth integration between front office systems and post-trade infrastructure • Analyze and improve trade lifecycle events including amendments, cancellations, and corporate actions Qualifications: • 2+ years of Business Analysis experience in a Capital Markets and/or Investment Banking setting • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field • Strong domain expertise in Post-Trade Operations and Settlement processes • Proven Agile experience with User Story and Epic Development (non-negotiable) • Comprehensive understanding of trade lifecycle from execution through settlement • Experience with Confirmations, Allocations, and Matching processes • Knowledge of Regulatory requirements affecting Post-Trade Operations • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex procedures and create clear documentation Desired Skills: • Experience with Derivatives Processing and Lifecycle events • Knowledge of Clearing platforms (DTCC, Euroclear, Clearstream) • Familiarity with Settlement instruction workflows • Solod understanding of Fails Management and Buy-in Processes • Experience with AI/ML implementation in Financial Services • Knowledge of Microsoft Copilot or similar platforms • Fixed Income and/or Equities Post-Trade experience