Business Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Business Analyst (Trading/Fintech): Leading discovery and shaping trading and custody solutions for a modern investment platform with an accent on technical scoping, regulatory compliance, and system integrations. Focus on translating complex trading requirements into actionable development plans and optimizing settlement processes.

Location: Fully Remote (UK-based company)

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning investment platform specializing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

What you will do

• Lead discovery for trading and custody projects to create prioritized backlogs from ambiguous problems.
• Define technical scoping, including system interactions, data flows, and feasibility considerations.
• Produce development-ready requirements, acceptance criteria, and process maps.
• Coordinate alignment across Compliance, Operations, Custody, and Engineering teams.
• Support third-party vendor evaluation, onboarding, and integration documentation.
• Analyze system inefficiencies to optimize trade netting and settlement processes (T+1).

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within financial services, specifically in trading, custody, or settlement.
• Proven experience in technical scoping and collaborating with engineering on system design.
• Solid understanding of APIs, data flows, and system architecture.
• Strong proficiency in process mapping, requirements gathering, and gap analysis.
• Experience working in regulated environments with awareness of audit and compliance.
• English: C1 level or above required

Nice to have

• Experience with third-party vendor integrations.
• Background in fintech or high-growth startups.
• Familiarity with trading platforms, execution flows, or best execution monitoring.
• Experience with post-trade processes or settlement optimisation.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first and flexible work environment focusing on results rather than rigid hours.
• High-impact role with opportunities to influence long-term strategic direction.
• Transparent and open culture with collaborative decision-making.
• Collaborative environment working alongside high-calibre industry experts.

Hiring process

• Introductory call with the Talent team.
• Competency interview with the hiring manager.
• Gamified cognitive assessment for problem-solving analysis.
• Senior leadership interview to evaluate cultural and strategic alignment.