Business Analyst, FCM

Responsibilities

• In this role you will:
• Gather, document, and validate business requirements for FCM operational and technology initiatives, including user stories, process flows, and functional specifications
• Partner with FCM Operations to document end-to-end workflows-including onboarding, order routing, clearing, settlement, and margin-and identify process improvement opportunities
• Support the FCM Risk function by maintaining policy and procedure documentation, control frameworks, and audit-ready records in line with NFA and CFTC requirements
• Coordinate UAT, defect tracking, and go-live validation for FCM systems and tooling in partnership with Engineering and Product teams
• Build and maintain operational dashboards and KRI reporting to support the Risk Committee, senior management, and regulatory submissions
• Conduct data analysis and research to surface operational trends, risks, and opportunities across FCM business lines
• Support readiness activities for new product launches and exchange/DCO memberships, including documentation of operating procedures and controls
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions and serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in business analysis, operations, or strategy within financial services; experience at or supporting a Futures Commission Merchant, broker-dealer, or fintech preferred
• Working knowledge of futures clearing, settlement, margin, and order management concepts
• Ability to write clear business requirements, process documentation, and functional specifications
• Experience supporting technology projects through requirements gathering, UAT, and go-live activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams
• Familiarity with NFA and CFTC regulatory frameworks

Benefits

Additional Information

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