JSR Tech Consulting · 17 hours ago
Front Office Business Analyst
JSR Tech Consulting is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a major financial firm’s front-office Fixed Income organization. This role supports portfolio management and trading teams by analyzing investment workflows, documenting requirements, and driving the delivery of front-office solutions.
Responsibilities
Partner directly with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Portfolio Analysts, Risk, and Quantitative Research to understand front-office investment workflows, data usage, and tooling gaps
Analyze, document, and optimize portfolio management and trading workflows, including portfolio construction, allocation, and risk management
Translate business requirements into clear functional documentation for technology and quantitative teams
Collaborate with engineers and product teams to support the delivery of portfolio management and trading tools
Prototype and analyze data using Python, SQL, and Power BI to support investment decision-making
Support productivity improvements through automation and the use of generative AI
Provide day-to-day support to portfolio management and trading teams using internal platforms
Participate in product delivery efforts from discovery through implementation
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst supporting Fixed Income trading, portfolio management, or investment technology
Strong understanding of the Fixed Income investment process, including: Portfolio construction and allocation, Risk management, Fixed Income instruments across asset classes
Experience working closely with front-office stakeholders (Portfolio Managers, Traders, Investment Teams)
Excellent analytical and documentation skills, with the ability to map complex workflows
Strong communication skills across written documentation, presentations, and stakeholder discussions
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Technical proficiency with Python, SQL, and Power BI
Preferred
Bloomberg and/or Aladdin experience (highly desired)
Buy-side asset management experience (preferred)
Strong sell-side experience supporting Fixed Income trading or analytics
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
CFA, FRM, or similar professional designation
Prior experience in a trading, portfolio specialist, or front-office support role