Rates Business Analyst – Front-to-Back Operations

As a Rates Business Analyst at Talan, you'll play a crucial role in bridging the gap between technology and business requirements by collaborating with stakeholders from front, middle, and back office functions. You'll analyze trade flow processes, suggest enhancements, and oversee User Acceptance Testing to ensure successful implementations, ultimately improving our financial operations.

To thrive as a Rates Business Analyst at Talan, you'll need at least five years of IT business analysis experience within the financial sector, a strong grasp of Trading products, and proficiency in SQL. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment are also essential to succeed in this role.

The Rates Business Analyst directly contributes to Talan's goals by identifying and implementing IT solutions that streamline trading operations, thereby enhancing efficiency across the entire trade lifecycle. Your insights will support the company's ambition to innovate and grow, aligning with the broader mission for Positive Innovation.

At Talan, the work environment for a Rates Business Analyst is collaborative and dynamic, filled with opportunities to engage with diverse teams. You'll be part of a supportive culture that values innovation and encourages you to share your ideas, making it a stimulating place to grow your career.

Talan provides a comprehensive benefits package for Rates Business Analysts, which includes a competitive salary range between $110,000 - $150,000, a 401(k) retirement plan with matching, generous paid vacation, health and dental insurance, and commuter benefits. These offerings reflect our commitment to employee well-being and professional development.

In your response, highlight your relevant experiences, focusing on any specific projects where you collaborated with front, middle, and back office teams. Demonstrating your understanding of the entire trade lifecycle will show that you appreciate the complexity of these operations.

Discuss your approach to stakeholder engagement, emphasizing techniques like workshops, interviews, or surveys that you’ve successfully used to extract clear business requirements. Highlight the importance of thorough documentation in ensuring project clarity and requirements alignment.

Provide examples of how you've identified gaps or inefficiencies in existing processes and your methodology for conducting impact assessments. Illustrate your analytical skills and how they have helped you recommend viable solutions.

Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to outline a project where you faced obstacles. Detail the steps you took to address the challenges and how your actions led to a successful outcome, showcasing your problem-solving abilities.

Explain UAT's importance in ensuring that systems meet user requirements and how you lead this process. Share your experiences in designing testing procedures and how you engage stakeholders during this critical phase to ensure alignment and satisfaction.

Be specific about the tools you've used for business analysis, such as SQL for data querying, and any project management or testing software. Mention how these tools enhance your efficiency and contribute to effective project outcomes.

Discuss strategies like attending webinars, following relevant publications, or participating in professional groups that keep you updated on financial technologies and industry best practices. Showing your commitment to continuous learning can impress interviewers.

Choose a relevant example that illustrates your analytical skills and the positive impact of your recommendation. Describe the situation, the data you utilized, the recommendation made, and the outcomes, emphasizing your contribution to operational efficiency.

Explain your task prioritization techniques, like using frameworks such as the Eisenhower Matrix. Discuss how you assess urgency and importance to ensure that critical tasks align with project deadlines and business goals.

Craft a compelling narrative that connects your personal career goals with Talan's mission and values, particularly their focus on Positive Innovation. Sharing your enthusiasm for the company’s commitment to technology and growth can resonate well during the interview.