Business Analyst - Equity Swaps

Pay rate : Market rates

Duration : Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with 8 to 12 years of expertise in equity swaps and financial derivatives, specifically in total return swaps (TRS), portfolio swaps, basket swaps, and synthetic prime businesses. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the regulatory environment (CFTC, SEC), experience in product implementation/integration, and a comprehensive knowledge of the trade lifecycle.

Location: Hybrid – Required in office 2 to 3 days in a week in London

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements (BRD, SRS, Test Cases) and drive Agile development methodologies.
• Provide detailed analysis and solutions for swap products, including TRS, portfolio swaps, and basket swaps, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the implementation and integration of equity swaps platforms, such as Nuvo Prime.
• Deliver thorough documentation and analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Support end-to-end swap trading lifecycle, coordinating with Front Office, Middle Office, and Operations teams.
• Conduct research and data analysis to predict trends and present findings to key stakeholders.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong documentation skills: BRD, SRS, Test Cases.
• In-depth knowledge of swap products: TRS, portfolio swaps, basket swaps, synthetic prime.
• Experience with regulatory requirements (CFTC, SEC, etc.).
• Expertise in product implementation and integration.
• Detailed knowledge of the swaps trading lifecycle, including trade roles in the Front Office, Middle Office, and Operations.
• Experience working with equity swaps platforms, such as Nuvo Prime (preferred).

Business Analyst Skills:

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills for project-related issues.
• Proven ability to conduct requirement gathering, analyses, and documentation.
• Expertise in differentiating between strategic and tactical decisions.
• Clear understanding of business goals and user needs.
• Ability to provide recommendations on technical solutions and drive implementations.
• Experience in resolving conflicts between user requirements and providing comprehensive business solutions.
• Analytical and logical thinking to address business problems.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of business and finance-related concepts is desirable.

If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.