7/25/2019 Data Overview - Associate Business Analyst MarkitServ

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Markit

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Business Analyst

Job Title

MarkitSERV provides a single gateway for OTC derivatives trade processing. By integrating trade confirmation,

reporting, routing to clearing, allocations and portfolio reconciliation, MarkitSERV provides an end-to-end

solution for post-trade transaction management of credit, interest rate, equity and foreign exchange derivatives.

MarkitSERV also connects dealers and buy-side institutions to central clearing counterparties, trade

repositories, and electronic swap markets.

MarkitSERV is the Derivatives Trade Processing division of Markit. MarkitSERV is a global business with staff

across North America, Europe and Asia. Business Analysts within the MarkitSERV Product Design team aredeployed across various projects within the firm. They are expected to bring experience in the Business

Analysis discipline in delivering against the project lifecycle. The department is a critical functional area as part

of the technology delivery organisation, closely partnering with business orientated functions in delivering

mission critical projects for the firm.

Department Overview

MarkitSERV has a requirement for an experienced Business Analyst to support its Trade Processing business.

MarkitSERV has an extensive roadmap of priorities critical to the success of the business. Although analysts are

expected to work across asset classes, knowledge of Equities OTC derivatives and Buy-side workflows for OTC

derivatives would be beneficial.

The role requires the candidate to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong

organisational / coordination skills, and strong analysis skills. The successful candidate will 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. The candidate might be expected to travel to offices

including London, and possibly New York.

The candidate will work closely with other Business Analysts and Product Designers in the Trade Processing

business to deliver project change. The candidate will be expected to work with teams in Singapore, Tokyo,New

York and London.

Position Summary

• Understanding of requirements elicitation, structured analysis, stakeholder management, use case

definition and other Business Analysis techniques

• Able to produce structured analysis and design documents

• Able to work with QA and Dev during testing to ensure implementation meets design and requirements

• Sanity and Component testing of new features during the development phase & review of test plans

• Able to conduct public presentation of concepts and ideas comfortably

• Able to identify options for potential solutions, including assessment of technical and business suitability

• Able to work collaboratively and consistently with team members at all levels, peers, senior analystsand managers and complex stakeholder group across geographical boundaries

• Able to work creatively, propose ideas and contribute to working groups and team meetings

Duties and Accountabilities

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• A basic understanding of financial derivatives terms and principals would be beneficial for the role

• Understanding of XML Schemas, DTDs, XSL Transformation style sheets would be beneficial

Business competencies

Education and experience

Post graduate – Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred

0-3 years of relevant professional experience

Prior Financial Services IT experiencewould be beneficial

Working knowledge of requirements elicitation, structured analysis, stakeholder management, use case

definition and other Business Analysis techniques

Understanding of XML/DTD and FpML would be beneficial

Prior experience with the MarkitWire platform would be strongly desirable

Knowledge of Equities OTC derivatives and Buy-side workflows for OTC derivatives would be beneficial

Commercial awareness

Experience in the financial markets

An understanding of financial derivatives terms and principals is required for the role.

Business Competencies

 

Personal competencies

Personal impact

Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Displays energy, enthusiasm, drive and stamina

Open minded, flexible and willing to adapt to changing situations

Communication

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required in order to be successful in the role

Able to communicate effectively across different stakeholder groups, both verbally and in writingFluent written and spoken English

Strong presentation skills

Teamwork

Ability to work with a complex stakeholder group across geographical boundaries

Personal Competencies

Markit is a leading global diversified provider of financial information services. We provide products that

enhance transparency, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency. Our customers include banks, hedgefunds, asset managers, central banks, regulators, auditors, fund administrators and insurance companies.Founded in 2003, we employ over 3,500 people in 10 countries. Markit shares are listed on Nasdaq under thesymbol MRKT. For more information, please see www.markit.com