Business Analyst - Trade Surveillance

Business Analyst - Trade Surveillance - Capital Markets 6-Month Contract – Inside IR35 London based – hybrid working – 3 days a week on site Our department is looking for a motivated Business Analyst to work with clients in the Capital Markets sector, including investment banks, asset managers, and trading platforms. Your Role • Analyse business activities and act as the bridge between trading desks, operations, compliance, and technology teams. • Lead workshops and meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements and define specifications. • Create mapping documents and process flows for trade lifecycle activities (e.g., order capture, execution, clearing, settlement). • Prepare proposals, presentations, and gap analyses for regulatory and operational initiatives. • Master capital markets domain knowledge, including instruments like equities, fixed income, derivatives, and FX. • Domain expertise in Trade Surveillance solutions and operating models • Document and validate business requirements through interviews and focus groups. • Engage with stakeholders to provide strategic insights into regulatory changes (e.g., MiFID II, EMIR, Dodd-Frank). • Prioritise and manage a backlog of features, enhancements, and defects. • Ensure delivered solutions align with business goals and compliance standards. Requirements • Proven experience as a Business Analyst in Capital Markets (10 years plus). • Strong understanding and experience of Trade Surveillance Operating Models and the technologies deployed by Banks to ensure compliance • Recent experience in the deployment of solutions for Wechat communications • Strong understanding of trading platforms, risk systems, and post-trade processes. • Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, SQL, Excel, and data visualisation platforms (Power BI, Tableau). • Experience with platforms like Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Murex, Calypso is a plus. • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field. • Certifications such as CFA, FRM, or CBAP are advantageous. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.