Business Analyst (Pre-Trade - Global Markets)

Team Overview The Global Markets Pre-Trade IT team delivers reliable, high-performance technology solutions supporting Global Macro (Rates & FX), Equities, Securities Lending, and Credit businesses. The team partners closely with front-office stakeholders and is involved across the full SDLC — from requirements gathering through implementation and production support — operating within an Agile delivery model. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support algorithmic trading and real-time trading applications within Global Markets. This role sits at the intersection of front-office trading desks, technology, and global delivery teams, translating business needs into detailed functional requirements while supporting data-driven trading and execution workflows. The ideal candidate brings strong capital markets knowledge, hands-on experience with pre-trade and execution platforms, and the ability to work directly with traders and developers in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Business Analysis & Requirements • Partner with business stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze requirements for algorithmic trading systems and real-time trading applications • Develop and maintain functional specifications, user stories, and use cases to guide development teams • Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization Trading & Market Support • Support Global Securities Financing and Equities trading workflows • Conduct data analysis to support trading strategies and decision-making • Work with FIX messages, execution workflows, and pre-trade controls Delivery & Stakeholder Management • Act as a liaison between trading desks, technology teams, and global stakeholders • Facilitate clear communication to ensure alignment on scope, priorities, and deliverables • Collaborate with international teams to support global initiatives Testing & Production Support • Participate in UAT, testing, and validation of new features and enhancements • Ensure delivered solutions align with documented business requirements • Provide ongoing user support and training assistance as needed Required Skills & Experience Professional Experience • 5–9 years of experience as a Business Analyst within financial services • Strong experience supporting algorithmic trading and real-time trading systems • Solid understanding of Equities and Global Securities Financing markets • Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments Technical & Functional Skills • Experience with trading and execution platforms such as Fidessa, Bloomberg EMSX, ION, Horizon Trading Solutions, Dash, or similar systems • Proficiency with data analysis tools (SQL, Excel) • Strong understanding of FIX messaging • Ability to translate complex trading workflows into clear technical documentation Soft Skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused • Comfortable working directly with front-office trading desks Education • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related field