Business Analyst - OTC Derivatives Testing

OTC Derivative Testing Business Analyst

As a strategic thinker in OTC derivatives, you have found the right team.

Job responsibilities 

• Drive end-to-end project and test management for complex OTC derivatives initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders and manage business user expectations to ensure alignment and clear communication.
• Oversee timelines and milestones, proactively addressing risks throughout each project phase.
• Provide SME leadership across the Derivatives Domain and application stack; collaborate with Technology to resolve JIRAs.
• Analyze requirements, identify applicable scenarios, create test packs, and secure sign-offs for new initiatives.
• Manage automation scripting, defect and gap analysis, and leakage analysis as part of comprehensive testing.
• Resolve escalated risks, assumptions, and issues to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Adhere to internal processes, including configuration management, change control, and data/system access.
• Implement process improvements to enhance project outcomes and efficiency.

• Manage delivery through internal teams and communicate progress and risks to senior management.

   

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/information technology or equivalent.
• Formal training in Project Management.
• Experience in FX, Derivatives, Finance, Banking domain.
• Should have been engaged in global implementation programs in Finance Domain.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• MBA preferred 
• Minimum 7years experience in global implementation of Trading/Banking applications a plus.
• CFA is a plus 
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft office suite and the windows desktop.
• Familiar with major relational database management systems Oracle, Sybase and SQL Server.