Senior/Lead Business Analyst – FX Derivatives
Job description
The Lead Business Analyst (FX Derivatives)will be responsible for driving business and technology transformation across the FX Derivatives domain for one of our Swiss Banking clients. This role involves partnering with Front Office, Risk, Operations, and Technology teams to deliver solutions that optimise trading workflows, support new product development, regulatory changes, and enhance risk and pricing systems.
The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of FX Derivatives and associated trade lifecycle processes, combined with strong analytical, stakeholder management, and delivery skills.
What You'll Do
Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
Lead end-to-end business analysis across the FX Derivatives product suite (Options, NDFs, Swaps, Structured FX).
Translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications for system enhancements or new implementations.
Conduct impact analysis across trading, risk, and operations platforms.
Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary liaison between Front Office traders, Quant, Technology, Operations, and Risk teams.
Facilitate workshops to understand business challenges and define solution options.
Provide business and functional leadership to other BAs and project teams.
Product & Process Optimisation
Partner with Front Office and Operations to optimise trade capture, pricing, booking, and lifecycle processes.
Support initiatives around electronic trading, trade automation, and straight-through processing (STP).
Contribute to design and testing of new pricing or risk management tools.
Project Delivery
Define project scope, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with PMs.
Prepare business cases, functional specifications, and user acceptance test plans.
Oversee testing phases and ensure successful delivery and adoption of solutions.
Regulatory & Risk Change
Work on compliance-related initiatives such as MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, EMIR, or equivalent.
Support market and credit risk initiatives impacting FX Derivatives.
What We're Looking For
Experience: 8+ years of Business Analysis experience in Capital Markets, with at least 5 years in FX Derivatives (Front Office or Middle Office).
Product Knowledge: Deep understanding of FX Options, NDFs, Forwards, Swaps, and associated pricing/risk management concepts.
Technical Proficiency:
Hands-on experience with trade capture systems (e.g., Murex, Calypso, Summit, Front Arena, or proprietary platforms).
Strong SQL and data analysis skills; understanding of APIs and integration workflows.
Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.
Domain Knowledge: Solid grasp of trade lifecycle, market data, risk management, and post-trade processing.
Soft Skills:
Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
Ability to influence and coordinate across multiple business and technology teams.
Leadership experience managing small teams or mentoring junior analysts.
What You Bring
Degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
CFA, FRM, or relevant financial certification preferred.
Experience working in top-tier investment banks, FX trading firms, or global markets technology teams.
What’s On Offer
Salary: SG$200 - 250k annual base + Bonus
📩 Apply now and send your cv to sab@tenten-partners.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement
TENTEN Partners is an equal opportunity firm and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.