Derivatives Senior Business Analyst/Product Owner

Palmer Group is proud to partner with a respected West Des Moines-based company in their search for a Derivatives Senior Business Analyst/Product Owner. This is a unique opportunity to join a locally rooted organization that combines the stability of a well-established financial institution with the innovation of a forward-thinking team. In this role, you will be responsible for collaborating with IT and business areas to ensure the derivatives system provides the required capabilities. You will define and execute the vision for system fixes and enhancements, while prioritizing and managing the IT work pipeline to ensure alignment with business goals. All of this, right in the heart of one of Iowa s most vibrant business communities. Apply now!
Work model:

• Hybrid

What you will do:

• Collaborate with IT and business areas to ensure the derivatives system provides the required capabilities
• Define and execute the vision for system fixes and improvements
• Prioritize work for IT based on business needs and system goals
• Work with in-house technology teams using Agile methodology to deliver new or enhanced system capabilities
• Analyze and document requirements, business process flows, and data flows
• Maintain the system backlog and ensure it reflects current priorities
• Plan and prioritize system development and feature backlog with precise, detailed specifications
• Mitigate roadblocks to achieving sprint and release goals
• Coordinate between business and IT on system maintenance and support efforts
• Monitor system performance and operations for opportunities to improve
• Coordinate with business areas to execute system-related business processes

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor s or higher degree in finance or an IT-related field
• 4-6 years of experience in Risk, IT, Trading, Derivatives, or related area
• Strong knowledge of systems, data, and business process integrations between corporate functions in investments, risk, finance, or actuarial
• Ability to effectively manage the conflicting needs of stakeholders
• Understanding of business value related to features and functions
• In-depth knowledge of agile methodology for project management
• A strong candidate will be highly detail-oriented, well-organized, independent, assertive, self-motivated, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Bloomberg, Finastra, Calypso, Murex, Neoxam, Golden Source, Markit EDM, Blackrock Aladdin, ePAM, or similar systems