Business Analyst – Pricing Systems (Capital Markets)

Business Analyst Pricing Systems (Capital Markets) Location: Irvine, CA Responsibilities • Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for pricing and valuation systems. • Work with traders, portfolio managers, risk teams, operations, and technology teams to define system enhancements. • Translate business requirements into functional specifications and user stories. • Support the implementation and testing of pricing models and valuation workflows. • Perform gap analysis, impact analysis, and process mapping. • Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validate system changes. • Investigate production issues and work with development teams to resolve them. • Ensure pricing data quality and compliance with regulatory and internal standards. • Prepare reports, documentation, and stakeholder presentations. Required Skills • 5+ years of Business Analyst experience in Capital Markets. • Strong understanding of pricing and valuation concepts for financial instruments. • Knowledge of fixed income, equities, derivatives, or structured products. • Experience writing business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories. • SQL for data analysis and validation. • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Skills • Knowledge of market data providers such as Bloomberg or Refinitiv. • Experience with pricing engines and valuation platforms. • Familiarity with risk management concepts. • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Excel. • Basic understanding of APIs and system integrations.