Business Analyst Job at Open Systems Technologies in New York

A financial firm is looking for a Business Analyst to join their team in NYC. 

Pay: $30-40/hr
This role is 100% Onsite; No remote work. 

Responsibilities:
• Produce and reconcile client's alternative trading system metrics.
• Focus on safeguarding, limiting and protecting confidential trading information (CTI) pertaining to the ATS (alternative trading system) to those that operate or provide compliance to the ATS.
• Align SEC Rule 304 of Regulation ATS to Client ATS and understand the process of the Form ATS-N filing(s), including change process (amendments), to ensure proper and adequate disclosure.
• Assist in the production of high-quality governance documentation that meets applicable standards for its intended audience either with direct or indirect assistance from technology partners -- ATS monthly Governance Forum, Business Requirements, Functional | Design Requirements, Implementation and Test Plans, etc.
• Provide support to the Client ATS Supervisors (primary and delegate) as it pertains to Direct and Indirect Subscribers, Business Units and Affiliates.
• Collaborate in partnership with Operations Compliance and Network, LLC (Ocean) and teams (internally and externally) to ensure various end-to-end initiatives and processes for ATS Participants are completed and working as designed.
• Assist in gathering, drafting, editing, and adhering to developing Client-ONE standard operating procedures ("SOPs”) and written supervisory procedures ("WSP”).
• Collaborate with technology partners (internal and external) to draft, develop and implement documentation new and enhanced functionality within the ATS.

Qualifications:
· A Bachelor's degree or the equivalent.
· Knowledge of the U.S. regulatory environment pertaining to alternative trading systems and the electronic equity trading business.
· Preferable but not required Client registrations (e.g., Series 7, 55, 63).
· General working knowledge of Technology (Application Development and Infrastructure), as well as the Financial Information eXchange (FIX) protocol, JIRA, etc.
· Robust communication (written, verbal and listening) skills. Excellent written skills in English.
· Problem solver, self-motivator.
· Time management skills – must illustrate good organizational skills and the ability to exercise control over the amount of time spent planning and focusing on initiatives and execution.
· Excellent MS Excel and Powerpoint skills.
· Team player and client (internal and external) friendly.