Product Systems Analyst
Executive Placements · Kensington
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• Provide effective production support to trading and business teams within the Markets environment. • Ensure the stability, performance and optimal functioning of trading systems. • Investigate and resolve system issues, including accounting and P&L-related issues. • Monitor and optimise trading systems and identify opportunities to improve performance and functionality. • Analyse business processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. • Gather, analyse and validate requirements for changes to trading systems. • Translate business requirements into practical and sustainable technology solutions. • Participate in projects in a consulting or specialist capacity throughout the project lifecycle. • Collaborate with internal technology teams and external stakeholders to deliver solutions. • Support business continuity by contributing to robust and resilient technology solutions. • Participate in change management processes and collaborate with technology delivery teams supporting the Markets business. • Ensure trading systems meet relevant security and regulatory requirements. • Document system processes, procedures and policies. • Develop and maintain troubleshooting and incident-recovery procedures. • Support knowledge transfer and training for relevant support teams. • Manage communication channels between technical integration teams and business stakeholders. • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and obtain buy-in for proposed process and system enhancements. • Analyse quantitative and qualitative information to support solution design and implementation. • Identify and recommend technology solutions that support business objectives. • Stay abreast of financial markets, technology and industry trends and share relevant knowledge with stakeholders. • Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, systems and operational practices. • Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the Markets technology environment. • Manage multiple activities and projects while maintaining agreed priorities and deliverables. • Ensure personal development activities are completed within agreed timeframes. What we are looking for:
- Relevant BSc, BCom, BTech or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Business Analytics, Finance, Investments or Information Systems.
- 23 years practical experience supporting trading systems.
- Understanding of the financial markets value chain, including Trading, Treasury, Sales, Operations, Finance and Market Risk.
- Knowledge of Money Markets and Foreign Exchange (FX) pr
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