Permanent
City of London
An exciting opportunity is available for a Project Manager / Business Analyst to join a dynamic IT and Operations team supporting a front-office environment. This dual-function role is ideal for someone with a strong background in financial markets, business analysis, and project delivery. The position offers a unique blend of strategic oversight, systems implementation, and hands-on operational support.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse complex business needs and propose practical, cost-effective solutions.
* Lead end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
* Draft clear and concise business specifications and secure user sign-off.
* Coordinate with internal departments (Front Office, Risk, Operations, Accounting) to gather and validate requirements.
* Conduct and manage systems testing, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
* Train internal stakeholders on new systems, platforms, and procedures.
* Support onboarding of customers onto Direct Market Access (DMA) platforms.
* Provide demos and first-line support for trading and market data platforms.
* Oversee relationships with external vendors and ensure compliance with SLAs.
* Monitor regulatory reporting requirements and ensure ongoing compliance.
* Assist with troubleshooting technical and operational issues as needed.
* Contribute to day-to-day operational activities when required.
Skills & Experience
* Strong understanding of financial markets and trade life cycles, including commodities.
* Proven experience in business analysis and project management within a financial services environment.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve complex issues efficiently.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Comfortable drafting specifications from user/business requirements.
* IT literate, with working knowledge of tools such as UNIX, VBA, Microsoft Project, and/or SQL.
* Familiarity with financial regulations and exchange rules is highly desirable.