About the Role
For our client, a leading global investment bank, we are looking for a Business Analyst to join the Derivatives Clearing Services team.
This is a 100% business-facing (Front-Office) role that does not require deep technical expertise. You will focus on the OTC – Credit/Full Swap Product Development area, specifically driving regulatory reporting initiatives. If you are looking to work directly with corporate clients, traders, and global teams, while having a tangible impact on the value delivered to the business, this position is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage and analyze client queries related to the regulatory reporting of their trades.
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Work closely with the Trade Reporting team, as well as IT, Operations, Front Office, and Sales.
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Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, translating them into viable solutions.
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Participate in testing new functionalities and fixes provided by IT teams.
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Manage the backlog and support the prioritization of project tasks.
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Support the end-to-end transaction/regulatory reporting process (under ESMA, FCA, HKMA regimes).
Requirements (Must-have):
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Experience working as a Business Analyst (or strong potential and high motivation to transition into this role).
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Excellent analytical skills and the ability to quickly learn complex business processes.
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Strong communication skills with a natural flair for client collaboration.
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Solid understanding of BA fundamentals: requirements gathering, backlog management, prioritization, IT collaboration, and testing.
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Hands-on experience with Confluence and Jira.
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Fluent English (daily work in an international environment).
Nice-to-have:
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Understanding of OTC derivatives (Rates and Credit) and the Clearing business.
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Prior experience in Trade/Transaction reporting regulations (ESMA, FCA, HKMA, CFTC, SFTR).
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Background in an investment banking environment (e.g., UBS, Goldman Sachs, HSBC).
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Knowledge of FpML and business platforms such as Bloomberg or MarketView.
What We Offer:
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Direct Business Exposure: A unique opportunity to work closely with traders (including dedicated shadowing/training to understand their daily work) and direct contact with clients.
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Long-term Perspective: A brand new role designed for stable, long-term growth within the bank's structures.
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Flexibility: Standard working hours with a highly flexible, task-oriented approach.
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A fast and efficient recruitment process (consisting of 2 business-focused stages).