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Talan

IT Business Analyst Global Market

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Location: NYC (Hybrid – at least 4 days onsite/week)

Visa Sponsorship: Talan does not sponsor U.S. work permits or employment visas.

We are seeking a talented IT Business Analyst to join our team and work on Global Markets Pre-Trade IT projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in algorithmic trading and execution platforms and be passionate about improving real-time trading workflows across equities and securities financing.

Role and responsibilities

  • Gather, document, and own functional requirements for algorithmic trading systems and execution platforms, working directly with business stakeholders
  • Translate business needs into clear functional specs and use cases that development teams can actually build from
  • Facilitate ongoing communication between trading desks, IT teams, and project stakeholders to keep everyone aligned
  • Participate in testing and validation of new features, making sure what gets delivered matches what was asked for
  • Support users day-to-day, handling questions and helping with training as the platforms evolve

#LI-KC

  • 5+ years of experience as a BA in a front-office environment, with hands-on exposure to in-house trade execution platforms (non high frequency)
  • Good understanding of the execution lifecycle and order types, across equities and/or securities financing
  • Experience with trading platforms such as Fidessa, Horizon, Dash Financials, Bloomberg EMSX is a strong plus
  • Comfortable with data analysis tools including SQL, Excel, and FIX messaging
  • Familiar with Agile methodologies and able to work autonomously without needing to be guided at every step
  • Strong team player who takes initiative and gets things done
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, IT, or a related field

Company’s Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

  • 💵 Competitive salary between USD $110,000 - US$135,000
  • 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
  • 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
  • ❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
  • 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
  • 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.