Financial Analyst

Lead Business Analyst
Primary Skills 6+ years of experience in securities settlements, trade lifecycle, and cash management. Proficient in sourcing and validating data from DTCC, CREST, and CDS. Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle, including settlement, reconciliation, and post-trade processing Excellent documentation skills and Strong testing management skills Familiar with the Agile framework and SQL for data analysis & validation Secondary Skills Experience with complex workflows and data-heavy interfaces. Familiarity with accessibility standards and regulatory design constraints in finance. Background in service design or mapping end-to-end customer journeys. Role Lead Business Analyst About the Role We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst to manage and analyze intraday securities settlements data from DTCC, CDS, CREST, and internal cash settlement feeds. The role involves ensuring accurate data processing, resolving discrepancies, and supporting regulatory compliance. What You ll Do 1. Source and validate intraday securities settlement data from DTCC, CDS, CREST, and internal systems. 2. Resolve data discrepancies related to settlement cycles, trade reconciliation, and securities transactions. 3. Collaborate with business and technical teams to define requirements and ensure effective data delivery. 4. Analyze and document regulatory requirements impacting settlement processes. 5. Support testing strategies to validate data integrity and system functionality throughout the trade lifecycle. 6. Assist in system enhancements and process improvements to optimize settlement workflows. 7. Manage testing processes, including planning, execution, and defect tracking. 8. Ensure accurate settlement data flow from trade execution to post-settlement reconciliation. 9. Participate in Agile development cycles, including sprint planning and backlog refinement. Responsibility Source and validate intraday securities settlement data from DTCC, CDS, CREST, and internal systems. Resolve data discrepancies related to settlement cycles, trade reconciliation, and securities transactions Ensure accurate settlement data flow from trade execution to post-settlement reconciliation. Collaborate with business and technical teams to define requirements and ensure effective data delivery. Collaborate across teams: partner with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders to define problems and create effective solutions.