We are seeking a Business Analyst to support the development and delivery of our order routing products. A strong understanding of options and equity order flow including FIX protocol is required. In addition, the ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with algorithmic trading and smart order routers. Data modeling experience is a plus. This role will work closely with the Senior Business Analyst and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, well-structured solutions. This role requires at least two days a week on-site in our Jersey City office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in gathering and documenting business and technical requirements from internal and external stakeholders.
- Support analysis and documentation related to:
- Messaging flows between routing components, clients, and exchanges
- API mapping requirements
- Data model for system entities
- Order processing logic and workflow rules.
- Contribute to impact analysis, solution planning, and validation during testing and deployment cycles.
- Assist in solution planning, impact analysis, and project implementation.
- Maintain clear, structured documentation including requirements, workflow diagrams, use cases, and test scenarios.
- Work closely with other business analysts, development, and QA teams to maintain high-quality delivery.
Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in a financial services, trading, or technology firm
- Strong understanding of U.S equities and/or options markets, including market structure, order lifecycle, and trading workflows.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
- Good understanding and experience with the software development lifecycle
- Exposure to networking concepts (TCP/IP, APIs etc.).
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Math, or related disciplines