Sr. Business Analyst, Trading Applications Back End, IT
CLSA · Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China
Financial Services · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Senior Business Analyst will bridge the gap between business needs and IT solutions by gathering requirements and managing project delivery for trading applications. They are responsible for designing IT solutions, developing project plans, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines while ensuring alignment with stakeholders.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field and possess 5-8 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst. Proficiency in Java, SQL, Linux, and deep knowledge of global equities trading and FIX protocols are required.
Full description
Position Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst in Execution Services IT, proactively collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, and work with the technical team for delivery. Additionally, develop detailed project plan and timelines.
We are looking for an individual with a confident and assertive personality, with deep experience in Global equities trading.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Play a crucial role in bridging the gap between our business needs and IT solutions.
- Work closely with various departments to ensure the successful implementation of IT projects such as financial applications, CRM systems, and AI development.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyses business requirements, map out processes, and work with the technical team for delivery.
- Ensure solid alignment with key stakeholders, including business owners/users, project team, and vendors.
- Conduct market research and feasibility studies.
- Design and implement IT solutions to meet business needs.
- Develop detailed project plans and timelines.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to management.
- Set up and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Support enhancement projects and maintenance activities.
- Prepare documentation and training materials for end-users.
- Troubleshoot and resolve related issues
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field.
- 5-8 years relevant experience as an IT Business Analyst / Solution Lead.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in English and Chinese
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with AI development and CRM systems is a plus.
- Hands-on Java and SQL.
- Knowledge in Linux
- Able to speak Mandarin and willing to travel to ShenZhen occasionally will be a plus
Additional skills
- In-depth Equities High Touch , Program trading and Market Connectivity business knowledge
- Know Java, SQL, FIX message protocol, Chronicle Queue, Linux
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