Business System Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst with strong Financial Services / Capital Markets expertise to support data-driven initiatives in a fast-paced financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have deep analytical skills, hands-on experience with SQL, Excel, and MS Access, and a solid understanding of derivatives and the software development life cycle. This role requires strong communication, collaboration, and the ability to drive projects forward with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, and cross-functional groups to gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements
• Analyze large and complex datasets using SQL and Excel to support business decisions and project delivery
• Support and deliver projects within the financial services / capital markets domain, with a focus on derivatives
• Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and drive solutions through the SDLC
• Identify data gaps, process inefficiencies, and system issues; propose and articulate effective solutions
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and implementation activities to ensure solutions meet business objectives
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting tight deadlines
• Facilitate discussions, brainstorm solutions, challenge assumptions when necessary, and collaborate effectively as part of a team

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 5–7 years of Business Systems Analysis experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Capital Markets product knowledge, particularly derivatives
• Proven data analysis and project delivery experience in the financial services industry, preferably using MS Access
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL and Excel for data analysis
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to quickly gather, synthesize, and drive resolution of project tasks across cross-functional teams
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision