Technical Business Analyst - Trading Platforms

A leading organisation is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to join their trading platforms team in London. This on-site role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in global futures exchanges and the full lifecycle of exchange-traded derivatives. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years' experience in commodity trading, price risk management, or capital markets, bringing a credible and competitive mindset to the team. In this role, you will leverage your technical skills to ensure business requirements are clearly understood and delivered across all levels.

You will act as a subject matter expert for trading systems initiatives, assisting with troubleshooting and issue resolution for development, support, and business users. Your responsibilities include analysing and mapping RFQ, order, and trade lifecycles to formulate solutions that enhance quality and efficiency. You will facilitate stakeholder workshops, translating business needs into actionable technical solutions, and communicate effectively with business, development, QA, infrastructure, and production support teams. Candidates must have hands-on experience delivering scalable algorithmic trading technology, with knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks such as MiFID II, EMIR, and FCA guidelines. Familiarity with market data providers, liquidity aggregation platforms, third-party networks, and EMS/OMS vendors is essential.

Strong technical skills in scripting, Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL, and experience with FIX engineering, messaging systems, and debugging network protocols are required. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with outstanding communication skills, are vital. The role demands a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment and can adapt to changing priorities under demanding deadlines. Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools for requirements analysis and documentation is highly valued.

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