Entry Level Data/Business Analyst (Trading Systems)

One of the world's largest interdealer brokers of over-the-counter financial and commodity-related products currently seeks a motivated college graduate to work in their downtown New York office.

Responsibilities:

First point of contact for internal and external clients on issues relating to proprietary front-office systems

Test, comment on, and suggest new enhancements to proprietary systems

Training of users, both internal and external, either face-to-face or by telephone, in the various aspects of the proprietary systems

Day-to-day support for users, both internal and external, to ensure the continued smooth use of front-office systems

Maintenance of data (such as product, contract types, names of users, log-in rights, contact details, etc.) to ensure information is kept current

Liaison between desks and IT development to ensure system design, development, enhancements, and functionality are appropriate and beneficial

Testing of new functionality prior to release to ensure changes are bug and error-free

Provide dealing systems solutions to brokerage desks

Work with exchanges to verify trade accuracy and resolve trade discrepancies

Work with the finance team on any brokerage changes required

Work with exchange post-trade processing systems to resolve any issues

Assist client onboarding process

Develop a strong understanding of appropriate industry rules and regulations

Assist in the deal data collection process

Knowledge & expertise:

Entry Level-1 year of experience

Data sets, streams, and warehousing

Workflow optimization

Document processing

Foreign exchange and derivatives experience is a plus

Database modeling is a plus

Excellent interpersonal/communication skills

Bachelor degree

Competent knowledge of IT

Equity / Financial market knowledge is a plus

Additional Skills

Self-motivation and problem-solving skills

Ability to balance work between several projects while providing support for existing applications as demanded by the business