Trading Systems Business Analyst
Want to work directly with traders and help shape the technology that powers a leading trading firm?
Selby Jennings is partnered with a technology-driven trading firm looking for a Senior Front Office Business Analyst to support its Equity Options business. This is a highly visible role sitting at the intersection of trading, technology, and risk, working directly with traders and engineering teams on business-critical initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Partner with Equity Options traders to understand workflows, challenges, and new trading initiatives
* Translate business needs into clear requirements, user stories, and project plans
* Work closely with software engineers, trading technology teams, and risk stakeholders
* Drive projects from initial discussions through implementation and post-launch review
* Coordinate priorities, timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder communication
* Help improve trading workflows, operational processes, and technology platforms
What We're Looking For
* 4+ years of experience in a trading firm, hedge fund, market maker, broker-dealer, exchange, or investment bank
* Strong knowledge of Equity Options, Futures, Derivatives, or Electronic Trading
* Experience working directly with traders, risk teams, or trading technology groups
* Ability to gather requirements and manage projects across technical and business stakeholders
* Experience with Jira, Confluence, Miro, or similar tools
* Strong communication and organizational skills
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