Technical business analyst jobs in Colonia, NJ

The Global Markets & Risks Booking and Post Trade IT team is responsible for booking and post trade applications for Equity Derivatives, Securities Lending, Global Macro (Rates, FX, Commodities), Credit Front Office and Support Functions teams. The team is involved in the different phases of application development: user needs collection, analysis, design, implementation, delivery, support, and maintenance, within an agile framework. We are seeking a Operations IT Business Analyst specializing in: Equities Booking and Post-Trade domain, particularly in areas such as Equity/Securities Lending, Operations, Compliance, and Accounting (Loanet, Sophis, Broker Dealer back-office applications, …) Collateral Management and Cash Management in external and internal applications (Calypso…) for Global Markets activities. The candidate will primarily be involved in Business Analysis to help implement new features in the supported applications, and in functional support for end-users in Operations. He/She/They will work closely with Operations and global IT Teams and will have a good knowledge of financial products and Operations. The candidate's responsibilities will include gathering requirements from operations, writing business requirements, creating mockup screens or proofs of concept, liaising with IT developers (both locally and in Head Office), defining and executing test scripts, and coordinating with end-users for User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for functional support and will assist with planning and status reporting. Main responsibilities include: Business Analysis / Project Management: Collaborate closely with user representatives (traders, operations personnel, etc.) to gather and document business requirements. Conduct and document impact and gap analyses. Evaluate IT solutions to determine the best fit for business needs. Develop user stories and detailed functional specifications for IT development teams. Define and execute test scripts. Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Engage in project scoping and planning, progress reporting, and the identification and management of issues and risks, ensuring effective communication throughout. Functional Support / Maintenance: Provide day-to-day support for Booking and Back Office applications, including booking, straight-through processing, settlement, clearing, reporting, and accounting. collateral management, cash management, straight-through processing, settlement, clearing, reporting, and accounting. Qualifications : Bachelor Degree in Computer Science / Finance Experience in IT business analysis for Back Office in the Finance industry Functional knowledge of Equity/Securities Lending activities from a operations perspective including booking, settlement, clearing, reporting and accounting for US broker dealer. Functional knowledge of Equity and fixed income activities from a collateral and cash management perspective. Knowledge of booking, settlement, clearing, reporting and accounting is a plus Familiarity with Collateral and Cash Management systems (Calypso or equivalent). Familiarity with Broker Dealer systems (e.g., Phase 3/Shadow Suite), and trading systems such as Sophis (or equivalent), Smart Loan, Loanet,. Knowledge of SQL, Jira, Confluence Strong communication skills.to effectively support the needs of Operations and Front Office teams Ability to quickly prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment on multiple applications Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Knowledge in Agile scrum practices and methodologies is a plus Natixis is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a workplace free of discrimination. Natixis will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on age, color, mental or physical handicap or disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry or citizenship status, race, religion, sex (including sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), veteran status, creed, genetic information or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Respect for all means that we deal with each person as an individual and not as a member of any group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Management is expected to provide leadership in supporting the firms EEO program by taking steps to promote EEO in all facets of employment including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, performance assessment, and career-development opportunities. The salary range for this position will be between $145,000 - $180,000. Natixis is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Actual base salary will vary and will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills set, applicable licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Base salary is only one component of our total rewards package. Natixis also offers a generous benefits package, and you may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award depending on company and individual performance