Randstad Digital Americas ยท 19 hours ago
Technical Business Analyst - Equities Order Management
Randstad Digital Americas is seeking a senior-level Technical Business Analyst to join their Equities trading and analytics platform team. The role involves architecting requirements for order execution and data modeling initiatives, requiring a hands-on analyst with a strong understanding of trade mechanics and database structure.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Order Management & FIX Integration: Define and document workflows for order execution systems. You will be responsible for mapping FIX Protocol messages (tags/fields) and ensuring seamless order flow between our platform and external liquidity providers
Data Modeling & Architecture: Work closely with Data Engineers to design and refine Reference Data schemas. You must understand how to model Equities financial instruments within a relational database
UI/UX & User Workflows: Lead the design of user-centric workflows for our trading dashboards. You will translate trader needs into wireframes and functional specs that optimize for speed and clarity
Reference Data Management: Act as the subject matter expert for mastering and distributing reference data, ensuring high data quality for both real-time trading and downstream analytics
Technical Project Management: Own the lifecycle of specific features. You will manage the backlog, lead sprint planning, and bridge the gap between business stakeholders and the Python engineering team
Qualification
Required
Bachelors
Advanced SQL skills are mandatory. You must be able to perform complex joins, analyze data distribution, and understand database normalization/indexing
Deep functional knowledge of the FIX Protocol (4.2, 4.4, or 5.0), including session management and application-level messaging for orders and executions
Experience with logical and physical data modeling. You should be comfortable explaining the difference between a Star Schema and a normalized relational model
Experience in creating user journey maps and wireframes (using tools like Figma or Balsamiq) specifically for data-heavy financial applications
Significant experience in an Equities trading environment (Buy-side or Sell-side)
Proven track record working on or implementing OMS/EMS platforms
Experience with security master systems, corporate actions, and pricing data
Preferred
Ability to read/understand Python code to better communicate with developers
Some experience with AI/Machine Learning projects in a financial context (e.g., predictive execution or anomaly detection in trading)
Certifications in Agile (CSPO) or Financial Analysis (CFA/FRM) are a plus
Benefits
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Short-term disability
401K plan
Company
Randstad Digital Americas
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