ION Group

Senior Business Analyst - DASH

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Trading TechnologyIndustries

Senior Business Analyst - Trading Solutions

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview:

Dash Financial Technologies is a leading provider of advanced trading solutions, specializing in order routing applications. We deliver advanced trading tools, transparency, and execution performance to institutional clients across the buy-side and sell-side. Our mission is to empower our clients with control, insight, and results through innovative trading solutions. We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with strong experience in order routing applications and messaging protocols to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have significant technical proficiency and understanding of financial markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Gather requirements from clients and transform them into functional/non-functional requirements for frontend and backend components, including:
    • Messaging interfaces between routing components and clients and exchanges
    • Mapping rules between different APIs
    • Data model for different system entities
    • Order processing rules and algorithms
    • Entities state machines
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define system functionality and ensure optimal design solutions.
  • Assist in solution planning, impact analysis, and project implementation.
  • Ensure clear, structured documentation to support development, testing, and deployment.
  • Work closely with other business analysts, development, and QA teams to maintain high-quality delivery.

Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst for a financial firm.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in US Equities and Options.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Good understanding and experience with the software development lifecycle.
  • Basic knowledge of TCP/IP stack, networking, etc.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Math, or related disciplines.

About ION:

ION is a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

  • Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading, and risk.
  • Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe. Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting-edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.

Skills

Business Analysis
Order Routing
Messaging Protocols
US Equities
US Options
Software Development Lifecycle
TCP/IP
API Mapping
Data Modeling
Requirements Gathering
Stakeholder Management
Project Implementation
Documentation

ION Group

Automation technology for financial sector clients

About ION Group

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$426.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
AD&D and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mental health care
401K plan
Performance bonus
Supplemental workers' compensation
Family medical leave & parental leave
PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off
Commuter checks
Company social events
Employee assistance program
Free lunch
mobile phone discount

Risks

Complexity in consolidating trading platforms may lead to operational inefficiencies.
US Treasury market's clearing mandate could impose significant compliance costs.
Potential global tariffs by Trump administration may disrupt ION's global operations.

Differentiation

ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.
The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.
ION Group constantly innovates to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Upsides

Increased demand for automation drives innovation in AI-driven trading platforms.
The rise of DeFi creates opportunities for blockchain integration in financial services.
Growing importance of ESG criteria pushes adoption of efficient reporting tools.

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