Lead, Business & Product Analysis

The Team: Platforms include post-trade securities, corporate actions processing and Proxy solutions providing single platform trade flow management and custody and investment accounting solution across business lines and geographies. Also, providing end-to-end automation of corporate actions and income processing, from announcement capture and validation, to complete downstream processing. Other supporting solutions include web-based self-service platform that enables front-office, middle-office and end-customer users to seamlessly interact with their post-trade environment. A self-service business analytics application sitting on top of these, that enables operations to seamlessly interact with data. From the reference data side, there is Managed Corporate Actions(MCA) service which is a best-in-class centralized source of validated corporate action announcements for nearly three million equities, fixed income, and structured finance securities across global markets. MCA services customers as a single source that streamlines operations for the collection, validation and dissemination of corporate actions. It also provides unlimited access to corporate action data and allows customers to view full details in real time, including event-level data, dates, options, terms and conditions and restrictions. As an international team of industry experts we architect and deliver intelligent post-trade software applications to the capital markets globally. We have a proven history transforming business models for the worlds premier financial institutions, enabling them to enter new markets, reduce risk, increase efficiency, scalability and improve service standards. We do this by seamlessly managing the huge volume and complex processing of all core post-trade services. These include asset servicing, securities and cash processing, and post trade analytics. The Business Analyst role is one of the most important roles in any client implementation. S&P Global has a requirement for an experienced Business Analyst who can further enhance and evolve the post trade securities and corporate actions suite of products, consult and lead client onboarding to our platforms seamlessly. The Impact: Business Analyst works with various stakeholders involved in the project, works closely with the Product Managers and act as the SPOC for client, development and Quality teams to deliver product enhancements. Business Analyst is responsible to finalize scope, identifying gaps, defining client requirements as well as assisting the client in definition of their test suites & acceptance criteria. The candidate should be able to understand the existing business process of a client and how to define target state operational process onto the platform, based on which he/she then design and implement the most optimal product configuration for the client. The role requires the candidate to have excellent management skills, written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational / coordination skills, and strong analysis skills. The successful candidate should be process oriented and have a good understanding of product development lifecycle. The candidate should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to adapt to changes, leading multiple projects, processes Whats in it for you: This position offers a great opportunity for growth within the company while learning from industry experts in post-trade space. Responsibilities The core focus of this role is Product Management, with key responsibilities including: Develop and execute product strategy and roadmap to drive business growth. Collaborate with sales and account management teams to respond to RFPs effectively. Work closely with product leads to understand product requirements and become a subject matter expert (SME) in a specific domain. Partner with product and technology teams to analyze, design, and implement functional enhancements. Elicit and document detailed requirements, identify solutions, and deliver well-defined functional specifications. Ensure accurate communication of requirements to development and testing teams. Develop a deep understanding of business needs, implementation processes, and product usage. Stay up to date with new features and functional enhancements in supported applications. Maintain a delivery-focused approach, with strong time management and organizational skills. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Work with clients to define optimal future-state operational processes and related product configurations. Provide onsite product consultancy, assist with acceptance criteria gathering, and support clients throughout the project lifecycle. Willingness to travel for work as needed. What Were Looking For: Education & Experience Bachelors degree in business or technology. 10+ years of relevant experience in product management, commercial strategy, or related fields. Prior experience in Capital Markets, Post-Trade Automation, or Corporate Actions is preferred. Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. Solid analytical skills, including working knowledge of SQL. Ability to work independently and within a team, proactively managing multiple workstreams. Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies and the overall project lifecycle. Enthusiasm for Agile processes and new technologies with the ability to leverage them effectively. Experience in issue troubleshooting and problem-solving. Prior experience in a customer-facing role is preferred. Working knowledge of change management processes is a plus. Personal Attributes & Impact Passion for the business and industry. Strong business acumen and analytical mindset. Customer-centric approach with a strong service orientation. High attention to detail and accuracy. Self-motivated and proactive work ethic. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.