Business Analyst -Securities Settlement

Contract Technical Business Analyst – Securities Settlement Our partner, a global leader in financial technology, is hiring for a Contract Technical Business Analyst supporting the Securities Settlement module of thier Post Trade Processing platform. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a modern, real-time, event-driven securities back-office system within an agile framework. Key Responsibilities • Analyse and support product and client-led change initiatives for the Securities Settlements module. • Collaborate with product managers, developers, QA, and other internal teams throughout the SDLC. • Break down product-level requirements into technical work items. • Produce documentation including use cases, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications. • Support cross-functional teams and regulatory initiatives. • Participate in Business Process Reviews (BPRs) for new and existing clients. Essential Skills & Experience • Strong experience within financial services (custodians, broker-dealers, securities vendors). • Strong understanding of securities industry flows, especially SWIFT MT/MX messaging. Technical proficiency in: • Linux • SQL • REST API integrations • Interface specifications • Experience in requirements gathering and documentation. • Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills. Desirable Experience • Familiarity with North American market infrastructures (DTC, CDS, NSCC, FICC). • Knowledge of European and Asian settlement flows. • Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). • Understanding of FIX and Bloomberg XML messaging protocols. • Comfortable engaging with senior leadership and stakeholders.