Responsibilities
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Product Analyst to join our Treasury & Capital Markets (TCM) Front Office team. In this role, you will play a critical part in the success of our financial software products by bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution. You will work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and stakeholders to define, analyze, and document product requirements, ensuring that our solutions meet the evolving needs of our clients in the financial industry.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
- Conduct thorough research and analysis of market trends, competitive landscapes, and client needs.
- Gather and document detailed business requirements, including user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria.
- Elicit and refine requirements from stakeholders, including Product Managers, subject matter experts, and clients.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather and prioritize requirements.
- Product Design & Development:
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- Translate business requirements into functional specifications and user stories for development teams.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure that product features are designed and implemented effectively.
- Participate in agile development sprints, providing ongoing support and guidance to the development team.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to define test plans and execute test cases.
- Perform product validation and ensure that all features meet the defined acceptance criteria.
- Identify and track defects, and work with the development team to resolve issues.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and internal teams.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, keeping them informed of project progress and addressing any concerns.
- Present product demos and presentations to internal and external audiences.
- Analyze product performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in product management and development.
- Proactively identify and propose new product features and enhancements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Financial Mathematics, or a related field.
- 8-10 years of experience as a Product Analyst or in a similar role within the financial industry.
- Strong understanding of financial markets and instruments, including FX, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Treasury products.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of Cash Flow Discounting, Net Present Value and Sensitivities computation and Yield Curve construction and calibration.
- Experience working with Agile development methodologies (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with financial software and data analysis tools is a plus.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with Treasury & Capital Markets (TCM) software solutions.
- In depth knowledge of IR and FX Derivatives-related asset classes.
- Knowledge of Trading / Market Limits.
- Familiarity with FIX protocol, SQL, Groovy scripting, JSON, Swagger, and Postman.