Business Analyst eTrading

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Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - IT, Digital et Data

Job title

Business Analyst eTrading

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Management position

No

Job summary

CACIB is looking for a Business Analyst to join the Bond eTrading IT development team working in London.

The role is for a Business Analyst, with good Project Management skills, to work directly with the business users; managing their requests and working on projects to plan, test and deliver new functionality to the bank's E-Trading platform.

The candidate will have good knowledge of financial instruments in the Fixed Income perimeter and more specifically on Bonds as well as experience in regulatory subjects (MFID, MAD/MAR...).

The team work extensively on the ION platform, therefore experience on ION is a big advantage and will be preferred. Additionally the team work with an in-house developed Electronic trading platform for Bonds which allows CA-CIB Traders and Sales to contribute prices, negotiate and execute Bonds trades.

The candidate will work with technical teams to ensure that eBusiness infrastructure and applications are properly working and contribute to more productive global services, driving for innovation and improvement.

Key Responsibilities
* Key responsibilities are for Planning, Drawing up Specification, Testing new and enhanced products for the following Capital Markets Product Lines: including, but not limited to;
1. Bonds (Credit / EGB / UST / KTB / JGB)
2. Structured Products
3. Inflation Desk Within the D2C and D2D Market space.

* Capture functional needs and specify them.
* Test the eTrading platform in coordination with the Quality Acceptance teams
* Ensure successful UATs and plan change management with end users
* Ensure that the developments meet the functional requirements of the business and that of the roadmap defined with the sponsors.
* Ensure compliance with the quality assurance policy.
* Contribute to project management (estimation, priority, etc.)
* Integration of ION, Evolution of software components + modification/corrections
* For the in-house development part: specifications + preparation of non-regression tests + coordination with the project management of other delivery teams.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

* Clear communication & systematic reasoning.
* Project Management skills and proven track record
* General understanding of financial markets and products, in particular FI
* Strong experience working with Fixed Income Desks within an Investment Bank.
* Experience supporting a live EFI Trading environment
* Strong experience working with support teams, project teams & end users
* Strong communication skills to interact with key stakeholders and to train new members of the team
* Contribution to knowledge management and skills development.

Supplementary Information

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group. We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work - it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.

Position location

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

Higher Education (Degree or equivalent) in computer science, maths, physics or engineering

Experience

* Experience in IT for capital markets (business, products, applications)

* Strong experience leading project and managing deliveries for Fixed Income Desks within an Investment Bank.

Required skills

* Strong Client Focus (understanding of their business and the impact caused by incidents and problems) and ability to face demanding clients
* Cool and calm when under working under pressure
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Perseverance and a commitment to excellence
* Time management with multiple projects
* Able to work towards a long term goal
* Effectively transfer knowledge to different stakeholders and contributors of projects

Technical skills required

* Test Strategies
* Fixed Income / Bonds & derivatives / IRD & derivatives / Bonds trading applications / IRD trading applications
* Sales & Trading (pre & post trade) business processes
* Market risk mechanisms
* Package applications :
- ION
- Reuters (Dealing/Eikon/WorkSpace)
- Bloomberg
- Auctions systems
- Broker systems
- IT Security