Technical Business Analyst

Position Title: Technical Business Analyst

Directly Reports To: Head of Product

Location: Singapore or Sydney Office to cover APAC

Position Type: Permanent, Full- time

Special Features: As a technical business analyst for Velocity, you are the go-to expert for systems and Global securities integrations. You enjoy the details as well as the components of trading and mappings from middle-office to post-trade reporting.

You work with our API library and FIX integrations, whether it’s assisting new clients with setup, designing new features with the development team or testing releases. Ideal if one has 2-5 years’ experience in an analyst or similar product role such as an IT business analyst within the financial industry with responsibility of trading systems.

Overall, Purpose: This role has a primary responsibility to enhance Velocity’s APAC offerings and services through strong product knowledge and integration tools. Learning from users and clients, gathering requirements while providing ongoing management for all trading system related features, modules, and functions.

This role has a specific focus on APAC trading and operations teams, working closely with other analysts, VT and 3rd party developers, and the IT team.

Minimum Skills Requirements

• Interpret client requirements and convert into verbal and written agile plans
• Ability to build strong relationships within internal teams and external providers
• Ability to learn new systems/processes and to grasp instructions quickly
• Proficient with APIs and FIX language for daily tasks, testing and assisting clients
• Capable of organising and structuring workload - self starter
• Ability to learn new systems/processes and to grasp concepts quickly
• Expert problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a team
• Flexible with the ability to multitask on various levels
• Ability to build strong business - client relationships
• Solid understanding of securities trading and global markets
• Ability to map From and To processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fully competent in all Velocity processes to support business growth
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficient at working in MS Office (expert Excel skills are essential), JIRA, Smartsheets and/or any similar project tracking apps
• Prioritising and managing levels of urgency
• Proficient in gathering business requirements and documenting processes
• Proficient in gathering and analysing business data
• Ability to meet deadlines, work to an SLA
• To research and investigate to satisfy the client’s needs
• Any other duties that are required of the role

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Qualification / Education Level

Bachelor Degree - Degree in Computer Science, Business Analysis, Engineering or BCom. Similar technical diplomas and or related work experience would be considered.

Outputs/Responsibilities/Tasks

Client needs analysis

• Possess a deep understanding of the global Securities business, its customers and their needs. Data capture
• Management E2E, intake and ongoing (for new and existing clients). Formulating rules and parameters with respect to system enhancements, new integrations, modules and new features (as required by business and/or external clients). Investigate and support new issues and queries with direction and resolution where applicable.

Trading and systems management

• Ability to act as the subject matter expert in functions such as order management, trading systems, order routing, market data, instruments, execution, settlement, modelling, reporting, data management and integrations.
• Provide training to internal teams and hand-offs when necessary.

Contribute to development and third-party partners / vendors

• Contribute to the development process and provide the client usability perspective during design reviews.
• Testing as required.
• Provide direction and input to the IT team regarding the solution throughout the development, QA and implementation process, together with reviewing all enhancements to ensure accuracy and stability within the system and full solutions offering.

Creating specifications

• Articulate rules, parameters and requirements pertaining to Velocity systems.
• Define and document business requirements, configure technical specifications for the development team to utilize effectively.
• Create training material (both internal and external) on new/existing features and distribute to all stakeholders.

Project management

• Independently run small projects, resourcing tasks and communicating progress at a sprint level.
• Manage issues with appropriate levels of urgency for all stakeholders, escalating to management when necessary.

Ad hoc tasks

• Effectively liaise with other VT offices within the group.
• To perform any other duties as required by the business

Forward a detailed CV, accompanied copies of your qualifications, at least two contactable referees and a copy of your ID to cv@za.velocitytrade.com

Closing Date: 3rd August 2026