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Job Description: Business Analyst (Capital Markets / Investment Management)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with strong techno-functional expertise in Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Asset Management, and Risk Management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across the full trade lifecycle, UAT leadership, risk frameworks, FIX protocol, and digital transformation initiatives. This role requires close collaboration with front, middle, and back-office stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to deliver critical business and regulatory solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements Management

· Lead requirements gathering, documentation (BRD, FRD, User Stories), workflow mapping, and gap analysis.

· Conduct JAD sessions with Trading Desks, Portfolio Managers, Risk, Compliance, and Technology teams.

· Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications and acceptance criteria.

· Manage and prioritize product backlogs using Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Trade Lifecycle & Capital Markets Expertise

· Support end-to-end trade flows across Equities, Derivatives, Fixed Income, Forex, Options, ETFs, Private Equity, and Structured Products.

· Validate front-to-back trade processes including order placement, execution, allocations, settlement, reconciliation, and reporting.

· Work with OMS/EMS platforms, market connectivity, and brokerage systems.

Risk Management (Market, Model, Liquidity, Credit)

· Analyze VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis, exposure calculations, and liquidity metrics (LCR/NSFR).

· Contribute to market risk policy formulation, governance, and regulatory compliance.

· Identify risk hotspots, process gaps, and control weaknesses with actionable remediation plans.

· Support regulatory reporting including Mark-to-Market and Notional Change requirements.

UAT, QA & Testing Leadership

· Lead end-to-end UAT cycles for trading, risk, and investment applications.

· Create test plans, test cases, and defect logs; track issues through JIRA until closure.

· Perform regression, functional, and production validation testing.

· Coordinate with QA, development teams, and Front Office for seamless deployment.

FIX Protocol & System Integrations

· Gather and validate FIX requirements for OMS/EMS integration.

· Support FIX message mapping, configuration, certification, and UAT.

· Collaborate with brokers, exchanges, and internal development teams for connectivity and workflow enhancements.

Client Management & Onboarding (Buy-side/Sell-side)

· Manage onboarding for clients such as Hedge Funds, Family Offices, Asset Managers, and Prime Brokers.

· Conduct requirement workshops, product demos, trainings, and post-implementation support.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for issue resolution, escalations, and enhancement discussions.

Project & Stakeholder Management

· Drive project plans, milestones, and sprint activities (Planning, Grooming, Stand-ups, Retrospectives).

· Ensure alignment between business needs and technology delivery.

· Prepare executive-level dashboards, presentations, and risk summaries for senior stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

· Tools & Platforms: Bloomberg, Refinitiv, FactSet, BlackRock Aladdin, Robinhood, IRIS, Falcon

· Databases: SQL, Excel (advanced), data reconciliation tools

· Project Tools: JIRA, Monday.com, Confluence, MS Visio, Axure

· Risk Systems: VAR models, stress testing tools, exposure monitoring systems

Core Competencies

· Strong stakeholder management & communication

· Business rules analysis & functional documentation

· UI/UX requirement mapping

· Data migration & system integration

· Analytical thinking & problem-solving

· Cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

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9+  years of experience in Capital Markets, Investment Management, and Trading/Risk Systems.

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· MBA Finance (preferred) / BBA Finance.

· Certifications:

o NISM – Equity, Derivatives, Options Strategies

o CFI – Fixed Income Fundamentals

o Microsoft – Career Essentials in Business Analysis

o FRM (GARP) – Pursuing

Preferred Experience

· Working on end-to-end trading platform implementations.

· Exposure to Hedge Funds, PMS, AIF, Private Equity, and Wealth Management workflows.

· Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (Basel II–IV, SEBI, Risk Governance).

· Experience authoring policies, SOPs, and process documentation.

Soft Skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication.

· Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.

· Ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders.

· High ownership, deadline orientation, and team collaboration skills.

Who are we?

Hey future colleague! 

We're Codebuddy. We are a product engineering services company based out of Kolkata, with an office in Pune. We work with clients from different industries on a daily basis, and so far, we have worked with 120+ clients in the span of just 5 years.

Our team’s average age is 26 years. So, you get an idea of how young and energetic our team is, full of life and enthusiasm.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our software development team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex projects, demonstrating excellent leadership skills, and fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.

What's the role?

01:- You’ll get crude requirements, create documentation and even maintain them at high-quality standards.

02:- You ensure successful project delivery through effective problem-solving.

03:- You ensure project efficiency by optimizing time management and resource allocation.

04:- You facilitate crystal-clear communication with the team and the clients.

05:- You'd be fostering a collaborative and diplomatic team environment, nothing less of a politician.

06:- You ensure high client satisfaction and maintain positive client relationships.

07:- You effectively manage project budgets and financial resources.

08:- You drive innovation and the adoption of relevant technologies via continuous improvement and learning within the team.

Requirements

Personality:

01:- Strong communication skills, because we appreciate a good joke, but we also need you to explain your decisions.

02:- We would like you to be able to work independently, with minimal supervision. We expect you to be Atma-nirbhar.

03:- Strong leadership and team management skills.

04:- Strong problem-solving skills, sometimes even better than Sherlock.

05:- We expect you to have the ability to charm the stakeholders, and manage them with utmost professionalism.

06:- Ability to foster collaboration and diplomacy within a team.

07:- A can-do attitude, with attention to detail and professionalism. We like our candidates to be disciplined and sharp!

Technical:

01:- We know that you are going to apply anyway. But, we prefer some proven experience as a Project Manager in a software development environment.

02:- Experience with budget management and financial resource planning. Imagine our Finance Minister, but at a company level.

03:- Ability to effectively manage time and allocate resources, as if they are your own.

04:- Rockstar experience with project documentation and quality assurance.

05:- Familiarity with the latest technology trends and ability to foster innovation within a team.

06:- Knowledge of continuous improvement processes and learning strategies.

07:- Treat projects like your babies and deliver them on time, within budget.

• 4 to 7 years of experience in requirements management, use cases and business flows
• Must have worked on projects using Agile Methodology
• Excellent client interaction skills
• Must be able to work effectively with business users/stakeholders 6. Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Certification is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Act as a key point of contact to the Business Transformation Services, Business Analysis, and Functional Architecture and Solution Architecture groups throughout the implementation
• Interface with business stakeholders to determine key design/process decisions, and contribute to overall delivery plan.
• Deliver assigned tasks complete and on time as designated by the Programme Office to ensure smooth progress of the implementation.
• Contribute and take ownership for various project related tasks / planning activities as the programme evolves

• Knowledge and Practical experience of Project Management methodologies – ability to configure delivery work stream frameworks to progress timelines and delivery milestones
• Demonstrate ability in planning consulting/functional work & ownership of project outcomes

Primarily we look for below following criteria :

• Good requirement gathering / BA skills
• Experience of Agile framework
• Domain – BFS : Wholesale / Retail etc. 
• Data Analytics & AI, Digital Banking experience