Business Analyst at DRW

London, England, United Kingdom

DRW Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Trading, Finance, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Technical or financial background
  • Ability to clearly communicate with stakeholders
  • Good understanding of global market structure and electronic trading systems or aptitude to learn
  • Detail-oriented disposition and clear, concise verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience writing business and functional requirements documents, user acceptance test plans, use cases, UI mockups, user stories, and release notes
  • Prior experience in business analysis, product management, and project management, ideally in electronic trading software
  • Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills
  • Enthusiasm, curiosity, and ability to work and deliver results independently
  • Preferred Experience
  • Knowledge of electronic trading within futures, equities, options, rates, etc
  • Experience working directly in the software development process
  • Basic understanding of the technologies used in software development
  • Familiarity with Atlassian products: Confluence and Jira

Responsibilities

  • Involved in requirements analysis, software design, configuration, and testing activities across several high impact projects
  • Accountable and responsible for business analysis and stakeholder engagement across a range of projects, as agreed with application managers
  • Documenting matters related to business requirements and specifications
  • Running and/or participating in daily stand-up or scrum meetings as appropriate for each project
  • Working closely with Traders, software developers, and project managers across all regions and trading desks
  • Initial requirements gathering, clarification, prioritization, and documentation
  • On-going communication with stakeholders and conducting stakeholder reviews
  • Participate in the prioritization process between competing projects
  • Interaction with development and project management teams for requirement communication and development design discussions

Skills

Requirements Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Software Design
Configuration
Testing
Scrum
Market Structure
Electronic Trading
Low Latency Trading
Data Analysis

DRW

Proprietary trading and risk management firm

About DRW

RGM Advisors engages in proprietary trading using its own capital to operate in various financial markets. The firm focuses on developing trading strategies that utilize advanced technology and data analytics to manage risk and pursue high returns. By serving institutional clients such as hedge funds and investment banks, RGM Advisors maintains a flexible business model that allows it to trade its own money, rather than clients' funds. This approach enables better risk management and the ability to generate revenue through trading profits, achieved by employing sophisticated algorithms and market-making strategies. RGM Advisors is distinguished by its global presence and its commitment to attracting top talent, providing them with the tools needed to excel and rewarding exceptional performance.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2001Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Daily catered breakfast & lunch
Massages
Social events
Gym subsidy
Flexible work arrangements
Monthly tastings
Game room
On-site yoga classes and meditation
Employee led affinity groups
Mentor/mentee outings
Trivia nights
Educational opportunities
DRW-sponsored sports teams
Poker tournament
Private mother's suite

Risks

Increased competition from algorithmic trading firms may erode DRW's market share.
Cryptocurrency market volatility poses risks to DRW's crypto-assets strategy.
Talent war in tech and finance sectors may impact DRW's ability to retain top talent.

Differentiation

DRW combines technology, research, and risk management for diversified trading opportunities.
They operate using their own capital, allowing quick pivots to capture opportunities.
DRW has expanded into real estate, venture capital, and crypto-assets.

Upsides

Machine learning algorithms enhance predictive accuracy and risk management in trading.
DeFi platforms offer new opportunities for higher returns in crypto-assets.
Quantum computing revolutionizes trading strategies with faster, complex data analysis.

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