A renowned electronic trading firm is expanding its UK and European product management function and is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join its global engagement team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, product, and client delivery—partnering with internal stakeholders across development, operations, sales, QA, and senior leadership, while engaging directly with a prestigious, global client base.
The Senior Business Analyst will form a team working on a major new programme of work starting in 2026, will see the successful Senior Business Analyst, working on major market data projects across the European markets.
Responsibilities for the Senior Business Analyst:
* Act as a bridge between business and technology across a suite of trading platforms and products.
* Gather and analyse client business requirements, translating them into clear, actionable technical specifications.
* Manage project scope, identify risks, and propose contingency plans.
* Contribute to the successful delivery of projects within the product management lifecycle.
* Lead and mentor a team, be a key contributor to hiring and the expansion of the team.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
* Produce high-quality documentation of business requirements and analysis.
Qualifications for the Senior Business Analyst:
* A degree in a STEM-related discipline (essential).
Required Skills for the Senior Business Analyst:
* Minimum 8 years’ experience as a Business Analyst within financial services.
* Experience working with senior internal and external stakeholders with experience working with institutional businesses.
* The Business Analyst must have delivered electronic trading technology-based projects; you will be working closely with Software Engineering teams internally and externally to deliver software solutions.
* Experience of Java, C++ or Python based technology stacks.
* Experience within Equities or Fixed Income technology trading environments.
* Proven track record in Agile environments (Scrum and/or Kanban).
* Solid understanding of UK regulatory frameworks and Capital Markets.
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive salary with generous bonus and pension scheme.
Benefits Include:
* 25 days annual leave
* Private medical insurance & life cover
* Share options
* Gym membership
* Season ticket loan
* Flexible working hours