Business Analyst – Global Markets Pre-Trade IT
Location: [Add location / Hybrid / Remote]
Experience: 5–9 years
Industry: Financial Services / Capital Markets
About the Role
Our Global Markets Pre-Trade IT team delivers reliable, high-performance technology solutions supporting Global Macro (Rates & FX), Equities, Securities Lending, and Credit businesses. We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst to support algorithmic trading and real-time trading applications within an agile delivery environment.
You will work closely with front-office stakeholders, technology teams, and global partners to enhance trading workflows, improve system capabilities, and deliver scalable, business-critical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements for algorithmic trading and real-time trading applications
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Analyze trading workflows and business processes within Equities and Global Securities Financing to identify opportunities for improvement
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Develop detailed functional specifications, use cases, and process flows to guide development teams
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Act as a liaison between business users, development teams, and stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment
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Perform data analysis to support trading strategies and operational decision-making
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Support testing, validation, and UAT of new features and enhancements
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Provide ongoing user support and assist with training and adoption as needed
Required Skills & Experience
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5–9 years of experience as a Business Analyst within financial services or capital markets
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Strong knowledge of Equities and/or Global Securities Financing markets
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Experience supporting algorithmic trading and real-time trading systems
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Hands-on experience with trading platforms such as Fidessa, Bloomberg EMSX, ION, Horizon Trading Solutions, Dash Financial, or similar
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Strong data analysis skills using SQL, Excel, and FIX messages
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Experience working in Agile / Scrum delivery environments
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Strong attention to detail with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related field
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.