Operations Business Analyst | Experienced Hire
Company: Susquehanna International Group, Dublin, Ireland
Overview
Once on the desk you will join a growing team within the Operations department, focusing on project coordination for the operations department of Susquehanna's European companies. Working closely with other operations teams and traders, you will have the opportunity to build an excellent knowledge of the range of products traded by Susquehanna and the workings of international markets in which we operate.
As a key member of the growing team, you will assist with the setup and launch of new markets and/or trading strategies, coordinating across departments, and identifying operational requirements and system changes to support the trading business.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a keen interest in the financial markets to gain exposure within a true front office environment.
What you'll be doing:
* Business Analysis:
o Identify all stakeholders of business requests.
o Provide visibility into deliveries.
o Manage and set expectations.
o Confirm goals and objectives with business and expected delivery timeframe.
o Keep long-term business objectives and direction in sight.
o Escalate with stakeholders when other priorities begin to impact the roadmap.
o Work with technology teams to collect requirements with the goal of satisfying business needs.
* Project Management:
o Identify goal & scope (i.e., list of in-scope / out-of-scope items) of a specific project.
o Confirm with stakeholders what criteria will be used to consider the project complete.
o Prepare, monitor, and update project plans for stakeholders.
o Escalate early to stakeholders when issues or risks arise.
o Identify milestones and dependencies on other groups or external parties.
o Coordinate between teams.
o Provide status updates to stakeholders.
o Ownership of delivery of requirements.
What we're looking for:
* 3rd level degree preferably in a business, finance or engineering related discipline is desirable.
* Some industry experience within a similar operations role - fund accounting, middle office, trade support, settlements. Supporting projects in these roles is desirable.
* Attention to detail and good organizational skills are essential. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel. Some exposure to VBA/SQL and Python is an advantage.
* Strong communicator (verbal and written). Able to interact with all levels and departments within the company.
* Experience using Jira and Confluence to manage workflows and document requirements.
* Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
* Ambitious and self-motivated, not afraid to ask questions and use own initiative.
* Effective problem-solving and analytical skills; including effective troubleshooting in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.
* Knowledge of and an interest in financial markets.
* Understanding of the trade life cycle is advantageous.
Susquehanna does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of Susquehanna and no fee will be paid.
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