Lead Business Analyst

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Business Analyst to manage a small team and drive requirements for a next-generation low latency, real-time (streaming) market data platform. This role combines leadership with hands-on analysis and close collaboration with global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Streaming Market Data Business Analysts, ensuring high-quality deliverables

Define and maintain standards for requirements documentation and analysis

Own the requirements and testing strategy for multiple data sources and client interfaces

Partner with product and technology teams to prioritize features and manage delivery timelines

Communicate progress and risks to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

8 years experience, including 5+ years in real-time market data or financial technology, including market data protocols (e.g. FIX, ITCH, or similar) and data distribution technologies (e.g. multicast SBE distribution, API-based delivery)

Proven leadership experience managing Business Analysts or similar roles

Strong understanding of streaming data concepts and integration practices

Hands-on experience with requirements engineering and agile methodologies

Proficiency in SQL, scripting languages (e.g., Python), version control tools (e.g., Git), agile project tools (e.g., Jira), and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Fluent in English, with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred Skills

Experience in migration or modernization projects

Technical proficiency for data validation and analysis