IT Business Analyst - Capital Markets Finance Technology

Overview

We are searching for a delivery-oriented IT Business Analyst to join a global development team supporting a critical tier-1 financial control system. This platform functions as the main global sub-ledger engine responsible for daily P&L calculation, ledger accuracy, and financial control operations within an extensive international trading environment. The platform services over 500 active users daily worldwide. You will be part of a diverse team of 11 members spanning EMEA, APAC, and India, focusing on significant platform upgrades and operational change projects scheduled through 2026.

This position is a pure business-focused IT BA role without requirements for programming or SQL expertise. The Business Analyst acts as the essential functional Subject Matter Expert (SME), bridging finance end-users with the core software development team.

Key Duties

• Lead end-to-end business analysis throughout the Agile project lifecycle, managing requirements gathering, workflow mapping, and backlog optimization using Jira.
• Identify and define functional requirements to enhance operational productivity, including specifying new automation tools that address repetitive user inquiries.
• Work closely with distributed engineering teams to translate complex financial control needs into clear development deliverables, ensuring security and compliance of the platform.
• Offer support and mentorship to other Business Analysts in the project and broader finance technology functions.
• Engage in hands-on problem-solving to assist the development team with intricate issues escalated from front-line business users.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst within a tier-1 global corporate or investment bank in a Capital Markets context.
• Strong functional knowledge of Capital Markets products and trading environments is essential.
• Understanding of financial accounting principles, daily ledger closing processes, reconciliation activities, and standard financial reporting frameworks.
• Proven success managing the entire software development lifecycle, from initial requirements discovery to testing and final implementation.
• Advanced expertise in Agile delivery tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps for backlog and user story management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, able to efficiently collaborate with global business teams and distributed developer groups.

Additional Details

• Location: South Dublin, Ireland with hybrid working requiring three days onsite per week.
• Contract Type: Daily Rate Contract.
• Contract Duration: Initial term between 6 to 18 months.
• Daily Rate Range: €500 to €700, depending on experience.