Senior Business Analyst CFA

Location - New York, NY / Iselin, NJ (Onsite)

Our challenge

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in capital or fixed markets to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in business analysis, with a focus on capital markets. The candidate should also have expertise in SQL and hold a CFA / FRM / QRM certification.

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, systems, and data within the capital or fixed markets domain.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications and user stories.
• Perform data analysis and create detailed reports to support decision-making processes.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and propose solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute project plans.

Requirements:

You are:

• Advanced proficiency in SQL for data analysis and querying.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CFA/FRM/PRM certification is required. Master's degrees in Finance, Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Mathematical Finance or Computational Finance may be substituted for certifications.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the capital or fixed markets industry.
• Strong knowledge of equities and fixed income, both securities and derivatives. Other capital markets product knowledge, such as FX, commodities, is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements is desirable.