Business Analyst
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Business Analyst - Generalist for an exciting 12-month contract opportunity to support Fixed Income Operations and Settlements. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of clearing systems and a proven track record of ensuring seamless trade lifecycles in a fast-paced environment. You will play a critical part in managing critical trade lifecycles and ensuring operational accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all Tri-Party trades are properly booked, matched, funded, and allocated.
- Oversee settlement processes across BONY, JPM, and CCMS for US and CAD currencies.
- Utilize specialized industry software to track, resolve, and streamline processing bottlenecks.
Required Skills
- 5 to 10 years of dedicated Fixed Income experience within Operations and Settlements
- Solid experience using ADP/BPS, APEX, and ICI processing systems
- Strong working knowledge of settlements via BONY, DTC, and GSCC
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Job Details
Advantages
Long-Term Contract: Secure a stable 12-month engagement with a reputable industry leader.
High-Impact Role: Gain exposure to complex, multi-currency trade flows and prominent clearing platforms.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a sophisticated operations team while expanding your professional network.
Responsibilities
As a Business Analyst in Fixed Income Operations, a typical "day in the life" involves managing critical trade lifecycles and ensuring operational accuracy. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Trade Management: Ensuring all Tri-Party trades are properly booked, matched, funded, and allocated.
- Multi-Currency Clearing: Overseeing settlement processes across BONY, JPM, and CCMS for both US and CAD currencies.
- System Navigation: Utilizing specialized industry software to track, resolve, and streamline processing bottlenecks.
- Process Enhancement (Nice-to-Have): Documenting and updating standing procedures to improve operational efficiency, and occasionally running projects to coordinate efforts across different internal groups.
Qualifications
Must Have
- Industry Experience: 5 to 10 years of dedicated Fixed Income experience within Operations and Settlements.
- Core Systems: Solid, hands-on experience using ADP/BPS, APEX, and ICI processing systems.
- Settlement Networks: Strong working knowledge of settlements via BONY, DTC, and GSCC.
- Platform Proficiency: Direct experience utilizing Bony Access Edge, JPM Markets, and CCMS.
- Standard Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Analytical Power: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strict attention to detail.
- Execution: Highly organized, proactive, and results-driven.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience leading or running operational projects and coordinating across cross-functional groups.
- A background in documenting, writing, and updating standing operating procedures (SOPs).