Business Analyst - NYC

Our Client is seeking a strong Business Analyst for one of their NYC offices. This person will have the following skills and years of experience.  If you feel you are qualified please apply today!

 

Must Have Skill sets and yrs of experience:


Must have in-depth understanding of electronic trading floors, listed exchanges and trading platforms, and a solid understanding of the US derivatives and equities markets




Must have in-depth understanding of the electronic trading systems business (algorithmic trading), program trading, and direct access trading




Understanding of supervisory roles on a program trading and equities algorithmic trading desk and an understanding of the governing rules of the various domestic trading bodies: NYSE, NASDR, OCC and the SEC




Must have very strong verbal and writing skills, and will be asked to present examples of business requirements that they have created and lead meetings with user community and compliance personnel as well as development staff.




The BA will work with a wide variety of the business community, including Sr. Management, traders, sales people, compliance, middle office, back office support, legal, and visiting regulators and auditors




Candidates will be expected to create detailed and clear business requirements for the electronic trading and program trading development team, as well as take lead roles on projects and initiatives throughout the project life cycle (must take initiative)




Strong knowledge of the application development lifecycle.




Experience working within a traditional, formal development methodology as well as within a formal QA environment




Regulatory Aspects of Equity Trading





Nice To Have skill sets and experience:


Consulting background, Big 4
Legal background added value