IT Business Analyst

Job#: 3044283

Job Description:
IT Business Analyst

Location: New York, New York (Partial Remote)

Role Overview

The Structured Desk Support Associate works with the Global Structured Products trading desks, providing support for pre- and post-execution events. This role ensures downstream feeds for various products are set up correctly and serves as a liaison between the trading desk and other stakeholders. The position is accountable for executing Global Trade Support activities for various products and processes that require specialized handling and in-depth product knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure new trade bookings and amendments are accurately reflected on trading platforms and updated for life cycle events.
• Liaise with the trading desk and stakeholders such as Accounting, P&L, and Market Risk to ensure new product setups and downstream flows are accurate.

* Act as a first line of defense to ensure appropriate controls are in place to reduce operational risk.

• Collaborate with IT to automate transaction workflows and create robust trade booking and monitoring tools.
• Participate in system migration and enhancement projects, including conducting UAT testing.
• Investigate and resolve position, trade, and payment discrepancies.
• Manage the end-of-day process, including completeness and reconciliation checks.
• Maintain and update procedure documents.
• Identify potential risk situations and escalate to management as required.
• Ensure adherence to internal processes, approvals, and regulatory and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education: A University Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline is required.

Experience: 1-3 years of business-related experience in the financial services industry is required. Project or testing experience and experience with on-boarding trading platforms are mandatory.

Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, are required. Familiarity with TraderEH, SwapOne, Imagine, Calypso, and Bloomberg is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of vanilla and exotic derivative products, including Structured Notes, Equities, OTC Equity and Interest Rate Derivatives, Swaps, Forwards, Loans, and Bonds.
• Knowledge of Financial Markets and regulatory oversight bodies.
• Strong investigation, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines independently or in a team-based environment.
• A good understanding of the business unit's risk and regulatory requirements.

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