Business Analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite) Pay: Competitive Looking for someone to start ASAP Duration: 6 months with potential to extend Schedule: Fully onsite 5 days/week (around 4 months), will re-evaluate after training Contractor will be responsible for parking fees Job Description: Currency, Commodities & Derivative Operations (CCDO) provides full operational support for the FX and Commodities businesses, including Trade Control, Confirmations and Settlements, as well as supporting the FI & Equity businesses by performing confirmations and settlements for OTC derivatives. The key processes performed by the team include: FX & Commodities Trade Control: trade validation, trade maintenance, break resolution and trade reconciliation FX, Commodities & OTC Derivative Confirmations: electronic matching, paper confirmation drafting and issuance and confirmation query resolution and execution FX, Commodities & OTC Derivative Settlements: settlement affirmation and release, client query management, post-settlement break resolution and platinum client relationship management FX, Commodities & OTC Derivative Account & Balance Management: exotic currency balance management, nostro account management and client SSI management. Responsibility: Trade Validation – reconciling trades to ensure trades are booked accurately in the system. Performing trade amendments to correct booking errors. Investigating and resolving breaks – Working closely with Sales, Trading and Operations to resolve breaks. Ad-hoc Projects involving building requirements, stakeholder engagement, testing and implementation. Process Improvements – generating ideas for how to improve efficiency and control, and seeing them through to implementation. Requirements: Keen desire for learning and intellectual curiosity Detail oriented Good controls mind set and risk appetite Experience working to tight deadlines Ability to challenge and improve existing processes Good communication and negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of seniority Excellent organisational skills are required with the ability to prioritise daily workload whilst working accurately in a high-energy environment Keen analytical skills including data reconciliation and interpretation Logical approach to problem solving - taking ownership and offering practical solutions Other Qualifications: Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs – is a continuous learner Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change. Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world