Job Title: Front Office
Business Analyst (Front Office & Fixed Income & Asset Management)"
Location: Newark, NJ 07102 (Hybrid role)
Duration: 12 months long term project
Job Description:
Front Office Business Analyst
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Business Analyst with a strong background in
Fixed Income Asset Management to join our growing team. This individual will
play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business stakeholders
(portfolio managers, analysts, quants) and the technology team, ensuring that
requirements are understood and met to support business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate
with portfolio managers, analysts, and other stakeholders to gather,
analyze, and document business requirements.
- Translate
business requirements into technical specifications for the development
team.
- Support
the implementation of fixed income front office systems and tools,
ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Participate
in user acceptance testing (UAT) and ensure solutions meet business
expectations.
- Develop
and maintain project documentation, including functional specifications,
use cases, and process flows.
- Work
with project manager and cross-functional teams to manage project
timelines and deliverables, ensuring that project objectives are met on
time and within scope.
Qualifications:
- Experience:
3-10 years of experience in a business analyst role within the financial
services industry, with a focus on fixed income asset management.
- Skills:
- Strong
understanding of fixed income products, including bonds, derivatives, and
other related instruments.
- Proven
ability to translate complex business requirements into clear technical
specifications.
- Excellent
analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability
to work effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and project management
tools.
- Education:
A degree in computer science, math, finance, economics, or related field.
CFA, FRM, or related certifications a plus.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Experience
with portfolio management systems (e.g., Aladdin or similar platforms).
- Familiarity
with data management tools and reporting systems in an asset management
context.
- Knowledge
of regulatory requirements affecting fixed income asset management.
