Business Systems Analyst - Data Engineering

About the job Business Systems Analyst - Data Engineering
Job Title: Business Systems Analyst - Data Engineering (Financial Services)

• Full-time, direct employment
• Hybrid onsite/remote - Newark, NJ
• No visa sponsorship or C2C at this time

Job Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst with a focus on Fixed Income to join their buy-side team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis within the Fixed Income domain, with expertise in various Fixed Income instruments. The candidate should possess excellent analytical skills, a deep understanding of data governance principles, and proficiency in technical tools for data analysis and system analysis.
Responsibilities:

1. Business Analysis at Buy-Side Fixed Income Firm: Utilize your expertise in business analysis to gather, document, and analyze business requirements, particularly within the Fixed Income domain at a buy-side firm.
2. Fixed Income Instruments: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and experience in various Fixed Income instruments, including bonds, derivatives, and structured products.
3. Data Governance and Data Quality: Ensure high data quality is maintained throughout the data lifecycle of projects by applying data governance principles and implementing quality control measures.
4. SQL Proficiency: Write SQL queries, understand stored procedures, and conduct data analysis to extract insights from large datasets and support business decision-making.
5. Process Improvement: Assess current business processes, identify areas for improvement, and propose change-driven solutions to enhance business outcomes and efficiency.
6. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in technical tools and techniques for data analysis, documentation, and system analysis, including SQL, data modeling, and system architecture.
7. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct root cause analysis on system, process, or production problems, and provide viable solutions to address them.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Business Analysis at a buy-side Fixed Income firm.
• Experience with various Fixed Income instruments, including bonds, derivatives, and structured products.
• Working knowledge of data governance principles and ability to ensure high data quality.
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries, understanding stored procedures, and conducting data analysis.
• Innate ability to assess current processes and propose change-driven solutions for improvement.
• Proficiency in technical tools for data analysis and system analysis, including SQL, data modeling, and system architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct root cause analysis and provide viable solutions.
• Experience working with large datasets and basic knowledge of Python.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with Business Intelligence Reporting tools.
• Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Understanding of relational database models and experience with business analysis best practices and industry standards.

If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about business analysis within the Fixed Income domain, we encourage you to apply for immediate consideration.