About the position
Our client in the financial sector is looking for a Product Systems Analyst in the trading system within the global market space
Job Purpose
To effectively support and maintain existing trading systems within global markets and identify opportunities and recommend technology solutions that enable the achievement of business objectives. Working closely with business and enablement to support trading teams, optimise processes and drive efficiency across the business
Job Responsibilities
Ensure stable production environment through effective support of trading and business teams, optimizing processes and driving effective solutions for the Markets business
Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to the client
Ensure effective business continuity by implementing robust solutions interpreted from business requirements specifications
Participate in projects in a consulting or specialist capacity with other role players internally and external to the organization throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure optimal functioning of trading systems by ensuring they are configured for optimal performance; and continuously improving on existing processes and functionality
Document related processes; procedures and policies for supporting the systems Document troubleshooting procedures for recovery of incidents and successful handover of systems support to the relevant GT support areas; including training
Manage the security and regulatory compliance of trading systems
Manage stakeholder relationships by maintaining optimized communication channels between the technical integrations team and stakeholders
Elicit; analyse and validate requirements for changes to trading systems within a defined stakeholders area within the markets business
Participate in change processes and collaborate effectively with other technology delivery areas that contribute into the Markets business
Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management
Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe
Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction
Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes (e.g. operational processes) that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations
Essential Qualification - NQF level
BSc Computer Science/IT/Maths/Engineering/Statistics
BCom Information Systems/Finance/Investments
BTech IT, Engineering, Maths, Business Analytics
Preferred Qualification
Relevant Post Graduate degree
Minimum Experience Level
2 - 3 years in supporting trading systems
Types of Exposure
Interacting with diverse people
Understanding various Markets value chain businesses - Trading, Treasury, Sales, Operations, Finance,
Market Risk
Effective stakeholder management of cross functional teams
Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Analysing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data for accurate design and implementation
Managing multiple projects
Communicating complex information orally and written
Resolving accounting and PNL issues
Knowledge of Money Markets and FX products
Knowledge of finance basics i.e. value of money, cashflow discounting, curve valuation
Coordinating and securing buy-in from internal stakeholders
Analysing situations or data that requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors
Developing ways to minimize risk
Technical / Professional Knowledge
Governance, Risk and Controls
Industry trends
Microsoft Office
Principles of project management
Relevant regulatory knowledge
Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
Project Management
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Knowledge Of Financial Markets and Instruments
Structured Query Language
Desired Skills:
- Systems Analyst
- Trading
- Treasury
- Project Management
- Governance
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
