Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst (Asset Classes/Trading platforms) Join to apply for the Senior Business Analyst (Asset Classes/Trading platforms) role at EPAM Systems Are you an open-minded and dedicated professional who revels in intellectually rigorous environments? Do you hold a high bar for the quality of your work and react to a mission-critical problem in an excellent way? Can you anticipate complications and formulate solutions to unblock the progress of the project? If it sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity to join EPAM as a Senior Business Analyst . Our client is one of the biggest hedge funds in the world managing investments for a wide array of institutional clients, including foreign governments and central banks, corporate and public pension funds, university endowments, and charitable foundations. We have a group of around 100 engineers (Devs, QAs, BAs, and Project Managers) distributed between Westport, USA, and Malaga, Spain working on one big solution. We are looking for a Senior IT Business Analyst to join our technology team supporting trading and portfolio management systems for a U.S.-based hedge fund. This role combines strong business analysis skills with technical expertise and requires experience working closely with development teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Responsibilities Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of requirements Collaborate with developers throughout the SDLC, providing clarification, validating deliverables, and supporting testing activities Document data models, data flows, and system interactions for complex trading and portfolio systems Plan and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including scenario preparation, user support, and feedback management Analyse and resolve ambiguous requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives Assist in incident resolution during market hours and communicate effectively with stakeholders Maintain system integrity and performance through proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams Requirements Experience with backend systems in a corporate environment (enterprise-grade systems) Strong business analysis fundamentals, including supporting development teams during SDLC; Documenting data models and flows; UAT planning and execution; and handling unclear or ambiguous requirements SQL proficiency: Ability to write and validate basic queries (SELECT, JOIN) Understanding of asset classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX, commodities) General understanding of system architecture, networking, and cloud concepts (e.g., Kubernetes) Familiarity with trade lifecycle and trade attributes Excellent communication skills and ability to work with U.S.-based stakeholders remotely Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate closely with developers Problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Nice to have Knowledge of the FIX protocol and common message types (New Order Single, Order Cancel Request, Execution Report) Awareness of reference data and key security attributes Ability to read and interpret code (.NET, Java/Scala, Python) Benefits Private health insurance EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan 100% paid sick leave Referral Program Professional certification Language courses Why Join EPAM WORK AND LIFE BALANCE. Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidays. CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives. Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and LinkedIn courses. CLEAR AND DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS. Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery Manager. STRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology, Research, and Business Development Industries Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting EPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions. Since 1993, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In 2018, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga, Madrid and Cáceres as well as remotely across the country. Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously. #J-18808-Ljbffr