Senior Business Analyst CFA
Location New York NY / Iselin NJ (Onsite)
Our challenge
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in capital or fixed markets to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in business analysis with a focus on capital markets. The candidate should also have expertise in SQL and hold a CFA / FRM / QRM certification.
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough analysis of business processes systems and data within the capital or fixed markets domain.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications and user stories.
- Perform data analysis and create detailed reports to support decisionmaking processes.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and propose solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Work closely with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of business requirements.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to define and execute project plans.
Requirements:
You are:
- Advanced proficiency in SQL for data analysis and querying.
- Bachelors degree in Finance Business or a related field.
- CFA/FRM/PRM certification is required. Masters degrees in Finance Financial Engineering Quantitative Finance Mathematical Finance or Computational Finance may be substituted for certifications.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the capital or fixed markets industry.
- Strong knowledge of equities and fixed income both securities and derivatives. Other capital markets product knowledge such as FX commodities is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools is a plus.
- Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements is desirable.