Lead Business Analyst, EQD, IT

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst based in Hong Kong to manage system deliveries for Equity Derivatives business ( Projects include: OTC Options project and Prime projects). The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating end-to-end activities, from requirement gathering to translating those requirements into effective system solutions, and overseeing implementation and deployment. The successful candidate will have a strong ability to collaborate with multiple teams to drive success and manage various projects simultaneously.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of their needs and propose suitable solutions.
• Translate gathered requirements into detailed specifications and collaborate effectively with developers to deliver appropriate solutions.
• Document and maintain functional requirements and design specifications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define testing strategies and conduct thorough SIT for new features and enhancements, as well as co-ordinate UAT.
• Communicate changes to impacted business users across various departments, including planning and managing changes in processes, operations, and systems.
• Identify and escalate risks while proposing both tactical and strategic solutions to mitigate these risks and provide business support.
• Assist in project coordination and perform administrative tasks as needed to support project progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or above in IT/Computing or related studies
• 8 - 10 years of experience in business analysis within the banking/finance sector
• Proven experience in delivering system projects successfully
• Good understanding of derivative products
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to assess complex situations
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin is advantage)
• Good project management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Prime brokerage or OTC Options is beneficial but not essential.
• Past experience with Calypso system is an advantage
• Familiarity with SQL and other scripting languages is an added advantage