Information Technology Business Analyst

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About ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC:
ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC (AAC-USA) is a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. We are a global clearing firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services to professional trading participants in the global financial market.
The core service offering consists of clearing, execution, stock borrowing and lending, settlement. AAC-USA has a Global Reach through direct and indirect clearing memberships to over 90 of the world's leading exchanges. Our international network provides comprehensive market access to exchange-listed instruments such as stocks, futures, and options. ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC-Member FINRA, NFA, FIA and SIPC.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a business analyst to join our Global Trade Capture team within the Data cluster of ABN AMRO Clearing Chicago. Our team is responsible for defining, designing and developing a new global trade capture business application and supporting this process, globally.
As a Business Analyst, you focus on defining both functional and non-functional requirements for new products, systems and tooling. You do this by translating product and process improvements into value propositions and end-to-end solutions that are consistent with developments in the areas of technology, digitalization, legislation, and regulations. You also take into account the requirements and frameworks set by internal and external stakeholders, such as development teams and regulators.
You are able to promote change through the solutions you propose. You clarify how effective improvements in performance, quality and efficiency can be achieved. You provide advice to relevant internal and external stakeholders, creating support for implementing change and run activities in your discipline.
This position is based in our Chicago office and requires a min of 3 days per week onsite in office.
Job Responsibilities:

• Interact with stakeholders to determine business needs and functional requirements
• Document end-to-end business processes
• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and development teams
• Develop test cases, support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and guide releases
• Provide production support, including incident management and issue resolution
• Communicate time lines to stakeholders
• Interact with development team and provide articulate business requirements
• Assist the product owner in preparing a cohesive vision for the product
• Act as a key spokesperson for the Global Trade Capture team in the U.S.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience working in the (listed) derivatives and equities industry, with full understanding of the post-trade lifecycle from trade capture through to settlement
• Deep understanding of various product types, including energy products
• Experience working for a Central Counterparty (CCP), clearing house, or exchange is a plus
• Able to gather requirements from the business and translate these into technical solutions
• Experience working on complex IT implementations together with IT developers
• Familiarity with interpreting FIX protocol and translating this in to other formats
• Experience in querying on SQL databases
• Not afraid of working with legacy systems, with the drive to improve our applications
• Strong personal leadership skills; able to run projects independently
• Familiar with working in global teams across different time zones
• Experience working in an Agile environment with Scrum methodology

Below is the expected base salary for this position. Offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus.
Annual base salary, not including discretionary bonus eligibility: $110,000+
Perks and Benefits:
As a global leader in financial services, we rely on our employees to deliver their best work for our clients. We invest in our employees by offering a host of benefits and perks.

• Flexible hybrid work schedules (generally a minimum of three days per week onsite) with a one-time stipend to help improve hybrid working capabilities
• Generous paid time off, sick days, market-based holiday schedule, sabbatical leave, parental/bonding leave plan and volunteer day off
• Competitive health benefit offerings, including choice of medical plans through BCBS-IL, dental plan, vision and flexible spending accounts
• Complimentary annual membership to One Medical, a dedicated EAP and a benefits concierge service
• Employer paid benefits such as term life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Robust 401(k) Plan with a generous match and vesting schedule
• Annual learning stipend and tuition assistance program to help employees pursue additional education
• Company-issued laptops and role dependent mobile stipend
• Corporate Divvy memberships and pre-tax commuter benefits
• Monthly wellness subsidy available to be used towards wellness and fitness activities
• Regular, open communication including monthly Town Hall meetings with the Management Team
• A matrixed, culture-based organization with collaborative teams that promote diversity, equity and inclusion
• Free coffee & tea, fresh fruit and snacks, "bagel Wednesday" and monthly treats to celebrate workiversaries and birthdays
• Employee-led committees to bring awareness and inclusive activities to our employees
• Modern open office with a large kitchen/meeting gathering area - including foosball and ping pong tables
• Private, well-equipped Mother's room
• Office is conveniently located in the Chicago Loop Financial District - close to CTA and Metra
• Well-maintained building (an architectural "masterpiece") and a part of Chicago history - with a robust business center, gym, restaurants, café, game room and a shared rooftop terrace with green space

This information is intended as a summary of potential benefits only. Eligibility for the plans and programs listed here depends on the nature of employment, length of service and other factors. Actual coverage is governed by supporting summary plan descriptions and related policies.
ABN AMRO Clearing USA (AAC-USA) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. AAC-USA celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race; creed; color; religion; alienage or national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; age; disability or handicap; sex; marital status; veteran status; sexual orientation; status as a survivor of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking; genetic predisposition or carrier status; gender identity or expression; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, views and experiences. This enables us to be a better and stronger team - one that makes better decisions and delivers better business results. AAC-USA participates in the E-Verify program in the US.
Notice and Disclaimer to External Recruitment Agencies:
External recruitment agencies must have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO Clearing USA, LLC ("AAC-USA") prior to submitting a resume to fill a vacancy. In addition, a recruitment agency may only submit a resume when invited in writing by an AAC-USA Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the search to fill a specific vacancy. Any resume or other candidate information sent to AAC-USA not in accordance with the foregoing procedure will be considered exclusive property of AAC-USA, with respect to which no placement fee will be due, owing or paid to the sender.