Business Analyst at DRW

London, England, United Kingdom

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Requirements AnalysisStakeholder EngagementSoftware DesignConfigurationTestingScrumMarket StructureElectronic TradingLow Latency TradingData Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary or compensation for the Business Analyst role at DRW?

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Is the Business Analyst position at DRW remote or office-based?

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What key skills are required for the Business Analyst role?

Must have a detail-oriented disposition, clear and 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, plus prior experience in business analysis, product management, and project management ideally in electronic trading software.

What is the company culture like at DRW?

DRW operates with respect, curiosity, and open minds, valuing autonomy, high expectations, integrity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge consensus, where people thrive by focusing on how they do things.

What makes a strong candidate for the Business Analyst position?

A strong candidate has a technical or financial background, understanding of global market structure and electronic trading systems, strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills, plus enthusiasm, curiosity, and the ability to work independently.

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