My client is a well established asset management group with over 20 offices across the world. They have accumulated over 10 billions in hedge funds and are continuously growing, especially in Asia. My client is undergoing expansion in Hong Kong, and thus looking for an IT Business Analyst to join the team.
Responsibilities
Partner with end users and front-office professionals to service their needs and formulate permanent solutions to address long-term requirements, including Derivatives and Market connectivity, etc.
Work closely with the development team & colleagues during the design/development/implementation.
Work with the Project Management Team including PMs and BAs on designing and delivering trading systems solutions.
Provide oversight for cross-functional projects to achieve strategic business goals.
Prepare and execute test cases and UAT with the business. Analyse and work to resolve gaps between the business requirements and implementation.
Ensure risks and issues are identified and flagged & escalated appropriately. Track, monitor and report on project progress/updates throughout.
Requirements
Around 2 - 7 years of experience in delivering Asia Market Front Office Trading systems, around the areas of client connectivity, onboarding, order management, market connectivity, and risk management.
Working experience with the trade life cycle of various equities businesses: high-touch, program trading, electronic trading, block trading, client facilitation, proprietary trading, and error trade management.
Knowledge in trading systems compliance is a must
Understanding of Asia markets and regulatory environments.
Excellent writing skills to prepare project documentation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Excellent communication skills in English. Cantonese and/or Mandarin are a plus.
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or related discipline.