Our client is a premier global investment bank renowned for its market-leading equities franchise and world-class financial technology infrastructure. We are seeking a highly capable Middle Office Business Analyst / Project Manager to lead critical process, system, and workflow enhancements across front-to-back equity trade lifecycles.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead end-to-end delivery of Middle Office initiatives, collaborating closely with Front Office Trading, Middle Office Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Technology partners.
2. Map out, analyze, and refine complex Cash Equities/Derivatives trade booking flows, allocation mechanics, and lifecycle management.
3. Support desk expansion, regulatory readiness, and market structure changes across North Asian markets—with a strong emphasis on Taiwan and China (A-shares/Connect) market mechanics.
4. Drive technical and functional deliverables by managing and partnering with core engineering and QA teams located in Pune.
5. Oversee integration and enhancements across Middle Office trade capture, trade confirmation, risk platforms, and downstream settlement infrastructure.
6. Document detailed functional specifications (BRDs/FRDs), drive user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensure seamless deployment with zero impact to live trading.

Requirements:

1. 8-10+ years of progressive experience as a Business Analyst / Project Manager within an Investment Bank, Global Markets entity, or Buy-Side firm.
2. Deep understanding of Equities flows (Cash Equities, Derivatives, or Equity Synthetics/Prime Brokerage).
3. Strong background in Market Microstructure (order types, execution mechanisms, exchange connectivity, clearing/settlement cycles).
4. Hands-on experience with Middle Office trade booking systems and trade lifecycle platforms.
5. Prior exposure to Asian equity markets is required; direct knowledge of Taiwan and/or China markets (regulatory rules, clearing models, tax/booking nuances) is highly advantageous.
6. Strong technical foundation. Candidates with a background in software development/engineering who have transitioned into BA/PM roles are strongly preferred. Comfortable with database queries (SQL), system architecture diagrams, and data mapping.
7. Exceptional verbal and written stakeholder management skills, with proven success driving remote/distributed tech teams (specifically partnering with teams in India/Pune).

If this outstanding opportunity sounds like your next career move, please submit through "Apply Now" or send your resume in Word format to Enfany Cheung at resume@pinpointasia.com and put Business Analyst VP -Middle Office (Top-tier Investment Bank) - J13047 in the subject header.

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