Fixed Income Business Analyst

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. 

We believe diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. Our mission is to recruit, develop, retain and engage a diverse, high-performing team. Our business enables bright, committed people working in partnership within an environment that allows each person to achieve at a high level. We commit to encouraging and valuing inclusivity because every partner brings unique perspectives that help us better serve our clients.

Piper Sandler is seeking a Fixed Income Business Analyst to join our Minneapolis, Chicago, or New York office.  This individual will join the Business Consulting team within the Technology department. This individual will work closely with the Sr. Fixed Income Business Consultant, Technology, and internal business partners.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders

• Consult with internal team members to capture and detail client requirements, identifying any gaps in functionality between current and desired future state and analyzing functional business problems and potential solutions

• Write project documentation, including statements of scope, detailed business requirements, deliverables, and plans

• Craft project testing plans and test scripts; facilitate client acceptance testing

• Must be a self-starter with ability to build working relationships and ability to work effectively with various office locations in the US.

• As a subject matter expert for order and trade workflows and interfaces you facilitate meetings and communication with vendors and team members

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Skills & Knowledge:

• 5 to 7 years relevant business analysis experience in the securities industry

• 2-5 years’ experience working directly with Fixed Income traders and sales, deep understanding of the sales & trading workflow

• Hands-on knowledge of Bloomberg TOMS

• Experience with Fixed Income E-Trading platforms (Tradeweb, MarketAxess, etc.)

• Knowledge of Data Warehouses/Data flows/transaction flow

• Solid data skills (e.g., Tableau, Excel/Access file manipulation, etc.)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Economics/Finance/Accounting/ STEM or related field

• FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 preferred

• Basic programming knowledge (e.g., VBA or Python) a plus, but not required

Our recruiting, technology, marketing and other corporate support teams work with our business partners to maximize each employee. We understand the dynamic nature of the industry and work alongside our company strategies. Learn more about our firm here.

Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees. Learn more about our commitment to our employee’s health and well-being. Learn more about our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy:

Piper Sandler’s policy currently requires all employees and contractors working in a Piper Sandler office to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to submit weekly negative COVID-19 tests at the employee’s or contractor’s personal coordination and/or expense. Should you have questions on Piper Sandler’s policy or wish to discuss an exception, please let your recruiter know. This policy is subject to change as the transmission rate of COVID-19 and other facts and circumstances evolve.

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