Manager- Agile Business Analyst in Security Settlement domain

Responsibilities

Lead the application of agile BA practices, such as user story development, backlog management, and sprint planning, to optimize the settlement process for equity and FID products.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including trading desk, operations teams, and external counterparties, to gather and analyze requirements for settlement-related enhancements and process improvements.
Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that user stories are well-defined, estimated, and ready for implementation.
Work closely with development teams to translate user stories into technical requirements and ensure successful delivery of settlement solutions.
Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and adoption of settlement enhancements.
Continuously monitor and evaluate settlement processes, identifying opportunities for automation, streamlining, and overall improvement.
Collaborate with technology teams to enhance settlement systems and tools, leveraging agile methodologies and promoting cross-functional collaboration.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, sharing expertise and best practices in agile BA and settlement operations.
Act as a subject matter expert and provide support and guidance to other teams regarding settlement-related matters.
Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and best practices related to settlement processes for equity and FID products, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements.

Expertise in agile BA practices, including user story development, backlog management, and sprint planning.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
Proficiency in using agile project management tools and software.
Knowledge of equity and fixed income derivative products and their settlement processes.
Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and tools.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
Drive the application of agile BA practices in settlement operations.
Gather and analyze requirements for settlement enhancements.
Prioritize and manage the product backlog.
Coordinate with development teams for successful implementation.
Conduct user acceptance testing and facilitate smooth adoption.
Monitor settlement processes and identify improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with technology teams to enhance settlement systems.
Provide mentorship and support to junior team members.