Senior Business Analyst

Business Analyst – Middle Office Allocation Platform Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Job Type: Long-Term Contract About the Role Sesheng Company is looking for a highly skilled Business Analyst on behalf of their client with a strong background in FIX messaging and Middle Office trade allocation workflows . This long-term contract position plays a crucial role in a global capital markets initiative, focusing on enhancing post-trade processing for Equities and Fixed Income . The ideal candidate will have practical experience with electronic trading protocols and a deep understanding of allocation logic across various asset classes. Key Responsibilities As a Business Analyst, you will: Collaborate with Technology, Operations, and Front Office teams to gather and document business requirements for trade flow and allocation processes. Conduct end-to-end analysis of trade lifecycle events, with a focus on integrating and validating FIX messages from order execution through allocation and confirmation. Document current and target state workflows for allocation platforms, identifying gaps and ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) , including writing test cases, coordinating testing efforts, and managing defect resolution. Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring the timely delivery and accurate implementation of allocation logic and trade flow automation. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should have: Strong expertise in FIX protocol , including message formats, allocation workflows (35=J, AK, P), and trade lifecycle integration. A solid understanding of Middle Office operations , including block/allocations, confirmations, and post-trade processing for Equities and Fixed Income. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA or Confluence. Excellent communication and documentation skills , with the ability to effectively collaborate across diverse business and technology teams. Sesheng Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Business Consulting and Services and Capital Markets Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sesheng Company by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Business Analyst” roles. New York City Metropolitan Area 2 weeks ago New York, NY $66,000.00-$83,000.00 19 hours ago New York, NY $60,000.00-$110,000.00 3 days ago New York, NY $79,000.00-$99,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $110,000.00-$130,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $105,000.00-$175,080.00 3 weeks ago Weehawken, NJ $130,000.00-$135,000.00 4 days ago New York, NY $130,000.00-$140,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $110,000.00-$125,000.00 1 day ago New York City Metropolitan Area $75,000.00-$135,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $76,500.00-$126,500.00 1 month ago New York, NY $100,000.00-$110,000.00 4 months ago New York, NY $90,000.00-$140,000.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area $85,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $125,000.00-$150,000.00 4 days ago New York, NY $80,000.00-$90,000.00 3 days ago New York City Metropolitan Area $100,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $60,000.00-$70,000.00 2 weeks ago Business Analyst - Training & Job Placement We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr