Equity Derivatives Change Business Analyst
UBS is a leading global financial services firm. Our Investment Bank is one of the world’s top global investment banking and securities firms, providing a full spectrum of products to institutional and corporate clients, intermediaries, government and hedge funds worldwide.
The role is within the Equity Derivatives GSE Change team as a Senior Business Analyst in the London office, primarily focused on Equity Derivative Change initiatives related to global strategic middle office platform innovation. The role will be focused on developing innovative ideas, defining change initiatives, developing detailed requirements, testing and implementation by working with various other areas of the bank to successfully implement change. The team has interaction with the Front Office, other Operations’ areas, BUC, Credit Risk, Market Risk and IT in solving complex problems.
The team supports a diverse product range, including vanilla and exotic OTC and securitised products, cash, listed securities, warrants and swaps. The Change team is focused on a range of initiatives, from tactical small improvements to global strategic initiatives. This role requires strong analytical ability, proficiency with Equity Derivatives product or other Derivative products, the ability to define and document requirements, and the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from all areas of the bank.
Day to day responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with the Front Office, Middle Office and Operations IT teams, Equity Derivatives Middle Office and other project groups
- Working closely with the related Trading desks
- Stakeholder management
- Ability to scope, define and manage IT delivery to implement semi-automated and full STP Equity Derivative trade processing infrastructure
- Specific tasks will include business analysis, requirements gathering, preparation of Functional Integration Tests, QA and UAT testing of new functionality, user training and implementation management
- Contribute to and help drive the strategy for the Middle Office technology platform
The Change team offers a fantastic opportunity for someone to solve some tough business problems, join a high performing team, and to contribute directly to both expansion of our revenue opportunities and delivery of efficiency gains. Strong interpersonal, communication, analytic ability and project management skills are required, this role and team environment provide the opportunity for innovation and material contribution to Operational performance.
Requirements:
- Relevant graduate degree or equivalent combined with an extensive track record in Banking Operations as a Business Analyst required.
- OTC and Securitised Derivative products knowledge gained working within a line or project role of Investment Banking Operations.
- Possess an excellent understanding of OTC and Securitised Derivative trade flows, lifecycle management and controls – key knowledge of trade capture and risk management systems
- Excellent business analyst written and verbal communication skills that you can tailor to a broad range of audience seniorities with confidence.
- Excellent team working and client relationship skills (not necessarily external clients)
- Project experience within specific complex Equity Derivative products would be an advantage
- Demonstrate influencing skills and the ability to work with senior stakeholders
- Proficiency in MS Excel
We can offer you an exciting, fast-paced working environment, a culture of mutual respect and teamwork and the opportunity to play a vital role in our growth.
If you would like to work for a global organization where individual contribution counts and where your ambitions and abilities can make a difference, please apply for this position. It starts with you.
UBS is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce
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