Business Analyst - FX Expertise

🌍 About Keyrus Keyrus is a global consulting and technology company focused on making data matter — truly matter — from a human perspective. Founded in 1996, Keyrus operates in 28+ countries across 5 continents, with more than 3,300 people worldwide. Our strength comes from combining deep expertise in Data & Analytics, AI, Digital, and Management Consulting with a strong understanding of business realities. Data is never the goal in itself. We use data to shape understanding, design meaningful experiences, and enable better, real-life decisions. At Keyrus, we also believe companies have a responsibility beyond performance. Through our Foundation and ESG initiatives, we actively contribute to sustainability, inclusion, and positive societal impact. #OneTeamOneKeyrus 🎯 The Role As an FX Business Analyst, you will work at the intersection of business, finance, and technology, supporting Front‑Office FX initiatives within a capital markets environment. You will collaborate closely with product owners, stakeholders, and engineering teams to translate complex FX business needs into clear requirements, user stories, and actionable insights that drive high‑quality delivery. 📍 Job location: London, UK (Hybrid – 3 days/week on-site in Canary Wharf) 🕒 Contract type: Contractor – Inside IR35 🗓 Target start date: May 2026 ⏰ Working hours: Full‑time 💵 Compensation: £600 – £750 per day (depending on expertise) ⏳ Duration: 6 months (with potential extension) 💥 Your Impact In This Role, You Will • Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to define and refine requirements for FX technology solutions • Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements, translating them into user stories with clear acceptance criteria • Support backlog refinement and prioritisation through detailed analysis and impact assessments • Work closely with engineering and QA teams to clarify requirements, support development, and ensure quality delivery • Conduct FX domain analysis (pricing, execution, order flows, risk, STP, market connectivity) to inform solution design • Perform as‑is / to‑be process analysis and identify optimisation opportunities • Provide data‑driven insights to support decision‑making and feature design • Act as a key liaison between business and technology teams, ensuring alignment and clarity • Support UAT, validation, and release readiness activities ⚡ What Makes This Role Challenging • You will operate in a front‑office FX environment, where accuracy, speed, and clarity are critical • You will manage complex stakeholder expectations across business and technology teams • You will balance detailed analysis with agile delivery constraints • You will work on evolving systems and workflows within capital markets • High autonomy is expected, along with strong accountability for outcomes 👤 What We’re Looking For Must-haves • 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, ideally within FX or Capital Markets • Strong understanding of FX front‑office workflows (pricing, execution, STP, risk, market connectivity) • Proven experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder engagement • Strong experience working in Agile environments (user stories, backlog refinement, sprint cycles) • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with strong attention to detail • Ability to effectively bridge business and technical teams • Familiarity with data analysis, trade lifecycle concepts, and system integrations • Fluency in English Nice-to-haves • Experience working on large‑scale transformation or regulatory initiatives • Exposure to complex integration landscapes or trading platforms • Consulting background within financial services 💰 How Our Salary Ranges Work At Keyrus, salary ranges reflect different levels of mastery and impact within the same role — not different job titles. • Bottom of the range You meet the core requirements and will need ramp-up time and support. • Middle of the range You are fully autonomous from Day 1 and deliver consistently. • Top of the range You are a reference for the role, mentor others, and raise the bar for the team. Final offers are based on experience, autonomy, scope, and market context, and are discussed transparently during the process. 🎁 What We Offer at Keyrus UK • Competitive holiday allowance • Private Medical & Dental Insurance (Bupa) • Group Life Insurance • Gym & fitness discounts via Pluxee (Sodexo) • On-site gym access at our London office • Access to lifestyle discounts (travel, retail, entertainment & more) via Pluxee (Sodexo) • Auto-enrolment pension scheme with Aegon. • Training & Development via KLX (Keyrus Learning Experience) • Strong focus on career development and internal mobility. • Electric & hybrid car scheme via Tusker • Annual discretionary bonus, based on individual and company performance • Referral bonus for introducing new colleagues. 💙 Why Keyrus? Joining Keyrus Means Joining • A market leader in Data Intelligence • A company where people, trust, and diversity are core values • An environment that values ownership, flexibility, and innovation • A place where different backgrounds and perspectives are not just welcomed = they are essential We believe diversity drives better thinking, stronger teams, and better outcomes. Everyone belongs at Keyrus. ♿ Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.