Business Analyst

Job Title: Business AnalystThe Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is seeking an Atlanta based Business Analyst to join the Head Office located Quantitative Research Department.You will possess a broad skillset which bridges business, quantitative and technology disciplines. You will leverage your skills to research, manage and communicate complex topics to a wide audience. Key to the role will be clear communication between the Business, Quantitative and Technology teams. At the ICE you will play a supporting role in delivering critical risk capabilities to the clearing services underpinning global banks and worldwide commodity traders.This exciting role requires transforming business problems into precise implementable system requirements. You will be responsible for producing functional specifications consisting of written use-cases and logical flow artifacts. You will develop an understanding of existing systems and how to accommodate new functionality optimally, be it through organic improvements or clean rewrites. As an integral member of the Quantitative Research Department, you will play a key role in building critical risk management technology for the Business.The ideal candidate will have successfully brought complex requirements to fruition against a backdrop of competing priorities. You will be proficient in time management and a keen listener with the innate ability to draw the detail from high level requirements and prototypes.If you are driven to unravel complex systems and notice what others overlook, ICE wants to hear from you!ResponsibilitiesWork with business users across ICE Clearing Houses to formulate detailed systems requirements, workflows, and use case analysis for risk and data analytics requests.Participate in requirements gathering sessions consisting of multiple stakeholders across the Business, Quantitative and Technology teams.Interact with the Business teams to provide written functional requirements.Develop analysis artifacts including use-cases, activity diagrams, user-interface schematics, business rules, technical specifications, process flows, and API documentation.Use data analysis tools, (i.e., SQL, Excel, R) to understand and develop business requirements leveraging AI as necessary.Knowledge and ExperienceBachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Economics or Finance, or related discipline3+ years' experience in Systems Analysis, preferably within the trading / banking sector dealing with derivative instruments.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to explain complex ideas and technical details; ability to understand Quantitative concepts and mathematical documentation.Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with Oracle SQL or other database access toolsSolid understanding of use case analysis and documentationProficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio), knowledge of other productivity tools is a plusPersonal AttributesInitiative-taker with proven ability and initiative to learn new concepts, ideas, and technologies.Excellent analytical thinking, organizational skills, and demonstrable critical thinking skills.Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.Strong written and oral communications skillsConfident presentation and people skills