Business Analyst, Front-Office

About Eleven Recruiting We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for the best pay, diversity in tech, and the best job fit for every candidate we place. Our client, a leading investment firm, is seeking a front office focused Business Analyst to join their team in El Segundo, CA! Responsibilities Serve as the primary front-office support resource for Trade Order Management systems and related workflows. Support daily inquiries from Portfolio Managers, Traders, and business stakeholders across trade lifecycle processes including order creation, allocation, execution, and post-trade validation. Maintain and grow deep product knowledge in thinkFolio and associated front-office systems. Perform root cause analysis for system issues and coordinate resolution with internal Technology teams and external vendors. Monitor system performance, data accuracy, and operational stability to ensure uninterrupted trading operations. Document production issues, tracking resolutions and recommending preventative improvements. Lead small-to-mid sized enhancement initiatives across front-office systems and workflows. Gather, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into functional specifications and user stories. Partner with stakeholders to define scope, priorities, and delivery timelines. Drive project execution through planning, coordination, and communication across cross-functional teams. Manage vendor relationships, ensuring delivered solutions align with business needs and technical standards. Facilitate UAT, validation, and production rollout processes. Lead business meetings and working sessions, ensuring clear alignment and outcomes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related discipline; advanced degree a plus. 2-4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Project/Product Manager and/or 1+ years of experience within asset management, investment management, or financial services environments. Experience working with non-technical business stakeholders to gather requirements and create user stories. Experience utilizing SQL, Python, Excel, or VBA for data analysis, reporting building, etc. Demonstrated ability to operate in a dual-capacity role combining Business Analysis and Project Management responsibilities. Pluses Experience supporting trade lifecycle workflows across pre-trade, execution, allocation, and post-trade activities. Proven experience supporting front-office functions including Portfolio Managers, Traders, or Investment Operations teams. Hands-on experience working with Trade Order Management Systems such as Charles River, Aladdin, Everest, thinkFolio, or comparable OMS platforms. Knowledge of investment products such as equities, fixed income, derivatives, or structured products. Experience working in firms supporting active portfolio management strategies. Familiarity with data integration between OMS, PMS, and downstream operational systems. Experience in Agile, SAFe, or hybrid delivery environments. Experience supporting structured finance or complex investment products. Direct exposure to front-office trading or portfolio management workflows. Prior experience in environments with high-volume trade execution. Pay Rate : $320 - $440/Day #J-18808-Ljbffr Eleven Recruiting