Business Analyst

Catalyst Infotechs is actively seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Business Analyst - Capital Markets to join our dynamic team in Mumbai. This pivotal role involves leading business transformation initiatives across the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) domain, with a particular focus on the intricate world of capital markets. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between complex business requirements and scalable technology solutions, ensuring our systems and processes meet the highest standards of efficiency and compliance.

If you possess deep expertise in capital markets, a passion for unraveling complex business challenges, and a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity to contribute to our growth and innovation within the financial technology sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of comprehensive business requirements for various capital markets projects, encompassing areas like trade lifecycle, equities, fixed income, and derivatives (F&O/OTC).
• Translate intricate business needs into clear, concise, and actionable functional specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Act as a primary liaison between business stakeholders, product management, and technical teams, ensuring alignment and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze existing business processes within the capital markets domain, identifying inefficiencies and recommending innovative solutions for optimization and automation.
• Ensure all proposed solutions and implemented systems adhere to relevant regulatory and compliance reporting standards, including but not limited to SEBI, RBI, MiFID, and Dodd-Frank.
• Contribute significantly to the design, testing, and implementation phases of new systems and enhancements, focusing on areas such as corporate actions and collateral management.
• Provide expert guidance and support to project teams, assisting in issue resolution and facilitating decision-making to maintain project momentum and success.
• Proactively monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies within capital markets to drive continuous improvement and strategic planning.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of comprehensive experience as a Business Analyst, with a significant portion (4-5+ years) dedicated to the BFSI sector, specifically within capital markets.
• Profound understanding and practical experience with the entire Trade Lifecycle, covering various asset classes including Equities, Fixed Income, and Derivatives (Futures & Options, Over-the-Counter products).
• Solid knowledge of Corporate Actions processing and Collateral Management practices.
• Demonstrated experience with global and local Regulatory & Compliance Reporting frameworks such as SEBI, RBI, MiFID, and Dodd-Frank.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to dissect complex financial data and processes.
• Proven ability to articulate complex technical and business concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field is highly preferred.

What We Offer

• An unparalleled opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects within the evolving capital markets landscape.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and fast-paced work environment that fosters innovation and professional growth.
• Exposure to cutting-edge financial technologies and diverse global regulatory frameworks.
• Mentorship and continuous learning opportunities to enhance your expertise as a Senior Business Analyst.
• A competitive compensation package and a chance to make a significant difference in a leading financial technology firm.