Business Systems Analyst Lead

Role Overview

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and development teams to capture and document detailed requirements and specifications for enhancing, extending, or strengthening the securities processing platforms.
• Work closely with development teams to implement Agile methodologies, ensuring that the teams follow best practices and scaled Agile frameworks.
• Engage with various stakeholders, including senior development and product managers, to align team goals with business objectives.
• Participate in the design, development, and management of activities related to the securities processing platform.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities for optimization, and implementing changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the securities processing platform.
• Educate and mentor development teams on Agile methodologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Experience in managing and aligning stakeholder expectations with business objectives.
• Proficiency in organizing and prioritizing the product backlog, creating user stories, and ensuring the team understands the tasks.
• 3-5 years of deep understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, and the ability to apply them effectively.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify solutions, and make data-driven decisions.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle, coding, and designing principles.
• Focus on understanding and delivering what the customer needs and ensuring the product provides value.
• Ability to lead and mentor Agile teams, delegate tasks effectively, and ensure team collaboration.
• Proficiency in negotiating with stakeholders to balance business needs and technical constraints.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to changes quickly.
• Understanding of Securities Processing: Knowledge of the end-to-end securities processing lifecycle, including order entry, trade clearance, settlement, and custody.
• Familiarity with clearing and settlement processes, including the roles of clearinghouses and custodians.
• Awareness of major regulations affecting securities processing, such as those from the SEC, FINRA, and other regulatory bodies.
• Understanding of risk mitigation strategies in securities processing, including real-time balances and positions monitoring.
• Knowledge of STP and its importance in reducing delays and errors in securities transactions.
• Familiarity with data management frameworks and the importance of data consistency across systems.
• Understanding of industry-standard messaging formats and automated communication between external facilities and core securities processing systems.
• Ability to create and understand technical documentation related to securities processing systems.
• Insight into the operational aspects of securities processing, including trade capture, reconciliation, and margin processing.
• 3-5 years proficiency in agile management tools such as Jira.
• 2-5 years’ experience in working with scaled agile frameworks.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• 2-5 years’ experience in working with version control systems such as GitHub Enterprise.
• Ability to use data analytics tools to measure and improve team performance.
• Ability to automate processes and workflows.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Flexible and creative work environment.
• Diverse and collaborative atmosphere.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Opportunities to volunteer and support charities.
• Competitive salary and benefits.