Capital Markets - Business Analyst

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,400+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Business Analyst with Capital Markets experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, product managers, developers, and QA teams to gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for capital markets applications and processes. The candidate should possess strong knowledge of financial products, trading workflows, and post-trade operations.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Plano, TX is $90k - $100k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and non-functional requirements.

• Work with front office, middle office, operations, compliance, and technology teams to understand business needs.

• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications, process flows, and user stories.

• Support system enhancements, regulatory initiatives, and transformation projects within capital markets.

• Analyze trade lifecycle processes including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, reconciliation, and reporting.

• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and requirement review sessions.

• Perform gap analysis, impact analysis, and data analysis for system/process changes.

• Collaborate with development and QA teams during solution design, testing, and implementation.

• Assist in UAT planning, test case review, defect triage, and production support.

• Ensure solutions align with business goals, regulatory requirements, and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Computer Science, or related field.

• Experience as a Business Analyst in Capital Markets.

• Strong understanding of capital markets products such as equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX, and commodities.

• Good knowledge of trade lifecycle, order management, portfolio management, risk, settlement, and reconciliation processes.

• Experience in requirement gathering, BRD/FRD creation, user stories, use cases, and process mapping.

• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Experience working with SQL, Excel, and data analysis tools.

• Ability to liaise effectively between business users and technical teams.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.