Technical Business Analyst

Job Title: Technical Business Analyst (Capital Markets) Location: Canary Wharf, London, UK - Hybrid: 2-3 Days to Office Every Week Duration: 12 Months - Extendable Employment Type: FTC - Fixed Term Contract Roles & Responsibilities: We are looking for a Technical Business Analyst with strong Capital Markets domain knowledge and hands-on experience in SQL and MongoDB. You will bridge business and technology teams, translating complex financial requirements into scalable technical solutions. Key Responsibilities • Work with traders, portfolio managers, risk teams, and IT to gather requirements • Analyse trade lifecycle, settlements, risk, and reporting workflows • Translate business needs into functional & technical specifications (BRD, FRD, user stories) • Collaborate with developers on data models, APIs, and system integrations • Perform data analysis using SQL and MongoDB • Support UAT, SIT testing, and ensure solution quality • Identify process improvements and automation opportunities • Support regulatory and compliance initiatives (e.g., MiFID II, Basel) Required Skills • Strong Capital Markets knowledge (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX, commodities) • Expertise in SQL (complex queries, joins, performance tuning) • Hands-on experience with MongoDB (data modelling, queries, aggregation) • Knowledge of ETL, data structures, APIs, and system integrations • Strong business analysis skills (requirements gathering, documentation, stakeholder management) • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies Nice to Have • Experience with trading platforms, risk systems, or financial data platforms • Familiarity with microservices or cloud environments • Basic programming knowledge (Python / Java) • Experience with Jira, Confluence