Business Analyst (A)

Tasks

• Act as the primary Business Analyst and bridge between Front Office trading desks (Fixed Income, Commodities, Currencies) and Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Middle Office
• Capture, analyse, and document business requirements and translate them into effective, implementable solutions
• Work cross?asset with proficiency in linear and nonlinear rates products such as IRS, XCCY swaps, swaptions, exotics, and hybrid instruments
• Apply deep functional knowledge across government bonds (Govies), supranationals (SSA), corporate credits, and structured notes
• Support traders with expertise in pricing mechanisms, yield curve construction, accrual logic, settlement cycles, and P&L components including carry, roll?down, and convexity
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to pricing discrepancies, trade lifecycle breaks, and market data inconsistencies
• Translate trader feedback into structured functional requirements to influence product roadmaps and enhancements
• Lead end?to?end front office transformation projects including scope definition, stakeholder coordination, risk assessment, and production rollout
• Design and optimise solution delivery processes across Front Office and support functions
• Serve as subject?matter expert across FICC products and the trade lifecycle to ensure consistent business and technical alignment

• Several years of experience as a Business Analyst in Fixed Income, Commodities, and/or Currencies
• Strong cross?asset expertise across linear, nonlinear, exotic, and hybrid instruments
• Deep understanding of pricing models, curve building, valuation logic, accruals, settlement processes, and P&L attribution
• Proven ability to analyse and resolve complex pricing, lifecycle, and market data issues
• Experience converting trader needs into clear functional specifications
• Track record in leading front office or trading?related transformation initiative
• Strong competence in solution design and delivery optimisation
• MSC in Financial Engineering or Master in Finance
• German business fluent or native (C1/C2)
• English business fluent (C1/C2)

• Analytical thinking and strong problem?solving abilities
• High adaptability and resilience in fast?paced trading environments
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborative mindset and team?oriented working style
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups across Front Office and support functions