Business Analyst - Market Data Feeds

The Low Latency Group at LSEG is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Analyst. We’re building the next generation of capital markets technology. Global capital markets are an ocean of fast-moving, interrelated, and complex data. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic problem-solvers with expertise in capital markets data to join us as we continue providing technology innovation and support to the world’s leading global capital markets companies.

As a Business Analyst you will interface regularly with our client, a prominent US government agency, and play a critical role in shaping and delivering solutions. Your responsibilities will span the entire product lifecycle, from conception to execution, as well as ongoing service and product improvements. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and end-users to ensure successful product outcomes.

What you’ll do

• The Business Analyst will be tasked with ensuring our software and data solutions meet the highest standards by ensuring the integrity of our market data solutions

• Work alongside product and development teams to gather client requirements and develop custom tools to analyze program logic and results

• Create and maintain core documentation that defines requirements and records results in order to certify precision between business requirements and technical requirements

• Work with product users employing Python / Pandas / SQL to analyze large data sets, demonstrate features, use cases and provide guidance and training

• Collaborate with other team members to help foster a results-driven, team-oriented environment 

Work qualifications

• US Citizen eligible for US Government Security Clearance

• Prior experience with Tick Data required

• General knowledge of statistics and experience analyzing large data sets using Python or R / Pandas / SQL

• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and ability to quickly become an SME on our unique platform and capabilities

• A self-starter with at least 5+ years of relevant experience

• Ability to thrive in a technically complex role, involving a multitude of stakeholders

• Strong understanding of tick data delivery methods as well as data access methodologies, including general API terminologies and functions

• Must have broad financial knowledge, including how order books are built, differences between an auction style and continuous trading market, and calculations such as VWAP or turnover.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with both software developers and customer operations staff

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Compensation/Benefits Information:

LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $72,000 - $120,000.

Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/”bonus plan”). Target AIP rates will be commensurate with role level and posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience. LSEG roles (excluding internships and part-time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of: Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time-off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match. LSEG’s Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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