Business Analyst, Parameta Solutions

Job Duties :

Lead requirements gathering to translate business needs into well-defined user stories and functional specifications.

Partner with the Project Manager, Data Scientist, and Product Lead to design and deliver technically sound, commercially viable data products.

Challenge assumptions and recommend alternative approaches to improve solution design and business outcomes.

Analyse complex data flows and identify consistencies and gaps across systems.

Create clear process and data flow diagrams (e.g. BPMN, swim lanes, DFDs) to support stakeholder understanding and solution design.

Collaborate with Data Science and Engineering teams to ensure requirements are understood, feasible, and aligned with business needs.

Document order / trade data lineage for transparency and regulatory compliance.

Work with Order and Trade Management teams to align data formats and structures.

Support requirement traceability from concept to delivery in Agile workflows.

Design and execute test plans to validate data integrity, business logic, and functional requirements, ensuring delivery of high-quality solutions.

Communication :

Effective communicator tailoring for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Provide regular updates to the project team on progress, risks, and dependencies.

Facilitate workshops to gather and refine requirements with stakeholders.

Collaborate with tech teams to manage interdependencies and resolve cross-functional issues.

Person Specification :

Personable, engaging, and collaborative.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proven ability to build strong working relationships across business & technical teams.

Highly organized, able to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams under pressure.

Analytical and detail-oriented, with a structured approach to problem-solving.

Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.

Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments.

Knowledge & Experience :

Strong OTC market data and Regulatory tech experience (MiFID, MAR, FRTB, etc.).

Knowledge of trade, order, and execution lifecycles (data / messaging focus).

Familiar with Inter-Dealer Broker execution methods (e.g. CLOB, auctions).

Broad cross-asset experience (Rates, FX, Energy & Commodities, Fixed Income, Credit).

Proficient in Agile methodologies and rapid prototyping.

Extensive experience with JIRA and Confluence.

Advanced skills in MS Excel and SQL; strong proficiency in Python and R.

Proficient in PowerPoint and Word for presentations and documentation.

Working knowledge of FIX protocols and JSON message formats.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, EKS, GCP, Snowflake, ThoughtSpot) is a plus.

Business Analysis accreditation (e.g. AgileBA, PM-BMA, CBAP) preferred.

Job Band & Level : Professional / 5