Talan is hiring a

Business Analyst / Project Manager - eTrading Fixed Income

New York, United States
Full-Time

We are seeking a talented BA/PM to join our team and work on the Fixed Income eTrading team.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals who are dedicated to excellence. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of our Finance engineering team and grow your career in a stimulating environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Capture user requirements and define appropriate solutions in line with the aims of the business and IT strategy. Advise on best practice for eTrading platform architecture.
  • Produce written specifications, ensuring they are reviewed and validated by users, peers and other stakeholders.
  • Produce and manage project plans and ensure communication of progress.
  • Work alongside production support teams to roll out changes/new functionality.
  • Analyze and project manage developments on pricing and electronic markets applications.
  • Provide third line support of applications for front-office users.
  • Participate as part of a global development/BA team.
  • Work closely with Global QA team; participate in end-to-end testing and functional UAT.
  • Experience: 5 -10 years 
  • Bachelor degree in an applicable subject matter (Engineering, Computer Science, Math, etc.)
  • Experience working in a Fixed Income Front Office Environment (Credit preferred).
  • Prior experience of implementing integrated e-Trading platforms/workflows.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Strong and proven ability to deliver IT development projects (ideally with experience in front office environment).
  • Proven ability to analyze and document business and functional requirements.
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience working with SQL Server and/or Oracle.
  • Prior experience working with FIX messaging protocol.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Credit Products (Corporate Bonds, CDS, CDS Index and Secondary Loans) and their trade processing.
  • Knowledge of Credit ETF Products and their trade processing.
  • Knowledge of D2D and D2C cash order management and pre-trade workflows.
  • Strong project management ability with experience managing regular steering meetings with business sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Working knowledge of ION Trading Services (Connectivity, STP, RFQ and MMI).
  • Knowledge of SDLC and prior experience working on software development projects.
  • Familiarity with modern source control systems such as Git, SVN, Perforce, or Source Safe.

The salary range for this role is US$115,000 - US$145,000

Company’s Benefits

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

  • 💵 Competitive salary
  • 💸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.

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