Business Analyst

Job Title: Senior IT Business Analyst – Trading Systems (12-Month Contract)

About the Role

We're working with a global energy trading firm looking for a technically strong Senior IT Business Analyst to join a dynamic team focused on exchange-traded derivatives. You'll bridge the gap between business needs and technical delivery across trading, compliance, and regulatory initiatives.

This is a great opportunity to work at the intersection of commodities, capital markets, and trading technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and translate complex business requirements into technical specs.
• Act as a subject matter expert across trading systems.
• Analyse trade lifecycles (RFQ, order, execution) to drive system improvements.
• Troubleshoot issues and work closely with developers, QA, and support teams.
• Contribute to regulatory compliance, particularly MiFID II and RTS6.
• Support third-party system integrations (e.g., EMS/OMS platforms).

Required Skills & Experience

• Background in commodity trading, capital markets, or investment banking.
• Deep understanding of exchange-traded derivatives and the trade lifecycle.
• Experience with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and other market data platforms.
• Strong grasp of MiFID II, EMIR, MAR, and FCA regulations.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, C#).
• Experience with FIX protocol and trading platforms like TT, Bloomberg, NYFIX.
• Familiar with TCP/multicast and system deployment across Linux and Windows.

Nice to Have

• Experience building or supporting algorithmic trading systems.
• Exposure to third-party networks and vendor management.
• Familiarity with instrument static data and market/trade data tools.

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.