Business Systems Analyst – FX Trading Platform Modernization
Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
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Job Summary
Shape the Future of Enterprise FX Trading Technology
Are you passionate about Capital Markets technology and helping financial institutions modernize mission-critical trading platforms Do you enjoy solving complex business challenges while driving large-scale transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business value
CGI is seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to lead strategic analysis platform evaluation and migration planning for enterprise Foreign Exchange (FX) trading this role youll play a critical part in defining future-state trading capabilities by assessing legacy platforms evaluating modern solutions and supporting the migration from legacy environments such as **Nasdaq Spectrum** to strategic enterprise platforms including **ION** and **Calypso**.
Working closely with traders treasury professionals business stakeholders solution architects product owners and engineering teams youll bridge business strategy and technology by translating complex business needs into scalable high-impact solutions. Your expertise will help modernize trading operations improve operational efficiency strengthen regulatory compliance and enable the next generation of enterprise trading technology.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile Capital Markets transformation initiatives while collaborating with industry experts in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Location: This position is based onsite at a client location in the Salt Lake City UT area.
As a Business Systems Analyst youll serve as a trusted advisor to both business and technology stakeholders while leading strategic initiatives that modernize the enterprise FX trading ecosystem.
You will:
* Lead business analysis strategic planning and migration initiatives supporting the transition from legacy FX trading platforms such as Nasdaq Spectrum to modern enterprise trading solutions including ION and Calypso while minimizing operational disruption
* Assess current and future-state trading capabilities through business process analysis capability assessments gap analyses vendor evaluations and RFP support to recommend technology solutions aligned with business objectives
* Partner with stakeholders across FX Trading Treasury Operations Risk Management Finance Compliance and Technology to gather analyze validate and document business functional technical and non-functional requirements
* Analyze and optimize the end-to-end FX trade lifecycle including trade capture pricing confirmations settlements treasury operations market risk accounting and regulatory reporting to improve automation scalability and operational efficiency
* Define business and integration requirements supporting connectivity between enterprise trading platforms and downstream systems using SWIFT financial messaging (MT300 MT103 MT202) REST APIs microservices and modern enterprise integration patterns
* Collaborate with business leaders architects developers QA teams infrastructure teams and third-party vendors throughout platform selection solution design implementation testing migration and production deployment
* Support business process reengineering solution design data mapping migration planning testing strategy User Acceptance Testing (UAT) production readiness and post-production stabilization activities
* Develop high-quality project artifacts including business requirements documents (BRDs) functional specifications process flows user stories use cases data mapping documents test scenarios and implementation documentation
* Facilitate stakeholder workshops business process reviews and solution design sessions while ensuring alignment across technical and business teams
* Mentor junior Business Analysts promote business analysis best practices and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives across the project organization
Were seeking a collaborative Business Systems Analyst with deep Capital Markets expertise and a passion for helping organizations successfully modernize enterprise trading platforms.
* Bachelors degree in Business Information Systems Computer Science Finance or a related discipline.
* 3 years of Business Systems Analysis experience supporting Capital Markets Treasury Banking or Financial Services technology initiatives
* Hands-on experience supporting enterprise FX trading platforms such as Nasdaq Spectrum ION Calypso or comparable Capital Markets trading solutions
* Strong understanding of the complete Foreign Exchange trade lifecycle including:
* Spot
* Forwards
* Swaps
* Options
* Pricing
* Confirmations
* Settlements
* Treasury Operations
* Market Risk
* Regulatory Reporting
* Proven experience supporting enterprise platform modernization migration or digital transformation initiatives including requirements gathering business process analysis gap analysis vendor evaluations RFP support data migration and business process reengineering
* Strong knowledge of SWIFT financial messaging standards including MT300 MT103 MT202 and related treasury messaging workflows
* Experience supporting enterprise integrations using REST APIs microservices cloud-native architectures and modern integration patterns within financial services environments
* Strong analytical problem-solving facilitation stakeholder management communication and technical documentation skills
* Experience working within Agile software delivery methodologies such as Scrum Kanban or SAFe
* Experience supporting testing activities including System Integration Testing (SIT) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) production implementation and post-production support
* Working knowledge of SQL data analysis reporting tools or business intelligence platforms is considered an asset
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with Capital Markets transformation or enterprise trading platform replacement programs
* Experience working with cloud-based financial services platforms and modern application architectures
* Familiarity with FIX protocol ISO 20022 messaging or additional financial messaging standards
* Experience supporting regulatory initiatives affecting Capital Markets or Treasury organizations
* CBAP PMI-PBA Agile Scrum or SAFe certifications are considered an asset
Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $79600.00 $139300.00.
CGIs benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation holidays and sick time
. Paid parental leave
.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs
#LI-RS2
- Business Analysis
- Calypso
- Microservices
- RESTful (Rest-APIs)
- SWIFT
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