Business Analyst Lead

Job Description To provide business analysis support for Product and Client led change projects targeting the fixed income settlement functionality of the Post Trade Processing platform. Ensures that changes to product features are fully assessed to enable a suitable solution to be developed. - Work closely with Product manager/owner, Development and test teams throughout software development life cycle to plan and agree solutions, ensuring that they are effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders - Identify and analyze the impact on the application for introduction of new product features - Liaise with other internal Product and Development teams to ensure that cross requirements are captured and documented as appropriate - Produce required change documentation (e.g. use cases, Acceptance Criteria, specifications) outlining the product needs - Create, maintain and update product features specifications as required - Work with Professional services and Implementations teams as needed - Work closely with other FIS business units where required to provide support for Product or Client specific developments and regulatory or industry initiatives - Participate in feature reviews for new and existing clients Job Requirements [Required Qualifications (Must)] • Practical experience as a Business Analyst (BA) or Product Owner (PO) in the financial services industry (5 years or more) • Deep knowledge of securities back-office operations or broker-dealer operations • Practical experience in the fixed-rate securities (bond) settlement sector in the Japanese market • Understanding of domestic and non-resident flows of JASDEC (PSMS, BETS), JSCC OTC JGB, and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) • Practical experience with repurchase agreements (current collateral, repurchase agreements) and collateral re-establishment transactions • High-level business-level or above proficiency in both Japanese and English. • Bachelor's degree or higher in business or a related field [Desired Skills and Experience (Nice to have)] • Knowledge and practical experience of Agile development methodologies • Experience in back-office operations in the equity sector in Asian markets • Knowledge of cash management, collateral management, securities finance, corporate actions, etc. • Basic understanding of UX • Knowledge of additional messaging protocols such as FIX protocol and Bloomberg XML • Knowledge of central clearing house (CCP) flows and processes • Knowledge of settlement flows in Europe and North America