Photon Logo

Photon

Business Analyst - Boston, MA

Posted Yesterday
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
40K-140K Annually
Mid level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
40K-140K Annually
Mid level
Lead requirements discovery, translate business goals into user stories, align stakeholders, groom product backlog, provide functional clarity to development squads, and produce process maps and functional specs.
The summary above was generated by AI

We are seeking a highly analytical and articulate Business Analyst with strong domain expertise in Capital Markets and Asset Management to serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams. The role requires deep exposure to Front Office functions, Portfolio Management processes, and investment lifecycle workflows to support delivery of scalable, high-impact solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong domain-driven thinking, combined with the ability to translate complex financial requirements into clear, actionable deliverables within a fast-paced Agile environment.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Requirements Discovery & Analysis: Lead requirement elicitation sessions with business stakeholders across Capital Markets and Asset Management functions, including Front Office and Portfolio Management teams. Translate business objectives into detailed functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria aligned with investment and trading workflows.
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Act as a critical bridge between Front Office stakeholders (Portfolio Managers, Traders, Investment Analysts) and IT teams. Facilitate workshops and discussions to ensure alignment on trading workflows, portfolio strategies, data requirements, and system enhancements.
  • Backlog Grooming & Prioritization: Partner with Product Owners to manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring requirements related to portfolio construction, order management, trade lifecycle, and asset servicing are well-defined, refined, and sprint-ready.
  • Functional Support for Delivery Teams: Provide ongoing functional guidance to development squads on Capital Markets workflows, including trade execution, portfolio rebalancing, compliance checks, and market data usage. Act as the go-to person for functional clarifications during sprints to ensure accurate implementation.
  • Process Mapping & Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive functional documentation, including process flows, trade lifecycle diagrams, portfolio data models, and system interaction maps, ensuring alignment with industry practices and regulatory standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Domain Expertise (Mandatory)

Strong hands-on experience in:

  • Capital Markets (Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives – preferred)
  • Asset Management & Investment Lifecycle
  • Front Office Operations (Trading, Order Management, Execution workflows)
  • Portfolio Management Systems & Processes
  • Understanding of trade lifecycle (order capture → execution → settlement) and portfolio analytics

Facilitation & Communication: Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Risk & Compliance teams. Strong verbal and written communication skills with a structured approach to problem-solving.

Tools & Technologies

  • Proficiency in Jira for backlog and sprint management
  • Experience with Confluence for documentation
  • Exposure to data analysis tools (Excel, SQL – preferred) for validating financial and portfolio data

Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down complex financial processes and translate them into structured functional requirements, especially across multi-asset and portfolio-driven systems.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with global Capital Markets / Asset Management clients or platforms

  • Familiarity with Order Management Systems (OMS), Portfolio Management Systems (PMS), or Trading Platforms
  • Understanding of market data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters)
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks impacting trading and investment operations
  • Certifications such as CBAP, CFA (preferred), or CSPO

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 40,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 140,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

Similar Jobs

22 Minutes Ago
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
USA
Easy Apply
196K-245K Annually
Senior level
196K-245K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Lead the enterprise data platform strategy and architecture, driving Snowflake/dbt-based platform evolution, self-service Data Mesh and medallion models. Build AI-ready pipelines, RAG systems, and observability/cost frameworks while managing a central data team, supporting federated BI, and executing hands-on technical work.
Top Skills: AiopsAutomated TestingCi/CdCortexData MeshDbtGitGraph RagMatillion Data Productivity Cloud (Matillion Dpc)Medallion ArchitecturePythonRetrieval-Augmented Generation (Rag)SnowflakeSnowparkSQLStreamlit
26 Minutes Ago
Remote or Hybrid
121K-205K Annually
Senior level
121K-205K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Design and develop FPGA systems using VHDL and vendor toolchains. Create testbenches and perform simulation with QuestaSim, perform lab verification and debugging, manage configurations with Git, provide architectural input, and mentor/lead a team of engineers on communications-related FPGA projects.
Top Skills: GitIntel QuartusLinuxMentor Graphics QuestasimVhdlWindowsXilinx Vivado
26 Minutes Ago
Remote or Hybrid
133K-226K Annually
Senior level
133K-226K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Lead and deliver enterprise-scale IT projects (infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity, compliance) across the project lifecycle. Manage schedules, EVM, budgets, vendors, resources, risks, stakeholder engagement, change management, and benefits realization. Drive agile execution and executive communications.
Top Skills: AgileCloud MigrationEarned Value Management (Evm)ExcelMicrosoft ProjectPowerPointServicenow SpmWord

What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene

With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.

Key Facts About Colorado Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
  • Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
  • Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
  • Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account