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Long Finch Technologies lists this Sr. Business Analyst opportunity in Astoria, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ALL US VISA' s are accepted. But only W2
Role Summary : We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Engineer to partner with Front Office trading, Risk Management, and Finance teams. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise across FX and/or Interest Rate products, hands-on experience with trade lifecycle systems (with a strong preference for Murex), and the ability to bridge quantitative analysis with practical business outcomes. This role requires exceptional communication skills, strong SQL/database proficiency, and a track record of delivering solutions in complex, regulated environments.
Core Responsibilities:
Partner with Front Office (FX/IR) traders, risk managers, and finance stakeholders to design, validate, and enhance pricing, risk, and P&L processes
Translate trading desk requirements into scalable technical solutions across trade capture, valuation, market data integration, and risk reporting
Analyze and explain daily P&L drivers, sensitivities/Greeks, VaR, stress testing results, and hedging effectiveness; support investigations and root-cause analyses
Design and optimize database queries, views, and stored procedures to support analytics and reporting with performance and data quality in mind
Contribute to model implementation and controls: back-testing, benchmarking, and documentation aligned to governance standards
Collaborate on end-to-end solution delivery: requirements, design, testing (UAT/SIT), deployment, and production support in partnership with Technology
Proactively identify process and control improvements; drive automation and standardization to reduce operational risk and manual effort
Communicate complex technical and quantitative topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders; produce concise written documentation and presentations
Work across cross-functional teams (Front Office, Risk, Finance, Data/Tech) to ensure consistency of methodologies, data lineage, and reporting
Support regulatory, audit, and governance requests with high-quality analysis and artifacts
Required Qualifications & Experience:
10+ years of experience in financial engineering, front office quant/business analysis, risk analytics, or closely related roles supporting trading desks
Demonstrated experience with FX and/or Interest Rate products (e.g., spot/forwards/swaps/options, IR swaps/options, cross-currency, basis, etc.)
Strong SQL skills and comfort with querying databases; practical experience building/maintaining stored procedures and database views
Excellent communication skills—both oral and written—with the ability to tailor content to traders, risk/finance leadership, and technology teams
Proven track record of delivering results in time-sensitive trading environments with attention to control, data quality, and performance
Solid understanding of risk concepts (Greeks, VaR, stress/scenario analysis), pricing methodologies, market data, and P&L explain
Experience working through full SDLC in a controlled environment: requirements, testing, release management, and documentation
Technical Skills:
SQL (advanced) ability to write complex queries and understand stored procedures.
Comfort with market data integration (curves, volatility surfaces, fixing calendars) and model parameter management
Hands-on experience with trade lifecycle and data lineage across FO/MO/BO and Finance
Preferred/“Huge Plus”:
Direct, hands-on experience with Murex knowing simulation and fx products
Prior work with interest rate curve construction, volatility calibration, and pricing libraries
Experience with P&L attribution frameworks and risk-to-P&L alignment
Familiarity with controls and governance for models/analytics in a regulated environment
Exposure to BI/reporting tools for distribution of analytics to stakeholders
Experience with valuation/risk platforms; strong preference for Murex (MX.3) including Front Office, Risk, and Back Office modules
Familiarity with scripting/programming languages commonly used on trading/risk teams (e.g., Python, VBA; plus experience with dataframes/pandas is beneficial)
Education & Certifications:
Advanced degree in Financial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Relevant certifications or coursework in quantitative finance, risk, or data engineering are a plus
Working Model:
Collaborates closely with Front Office trading desks, Risk, Finance, and Technology
Operates in a fast-paced environment with clear ownership of deliverables and stakeholder outcomes
Hybrid/onsite expectations aligned with team needs (to be confirmed with hiring manager)
Success Measures (Examples):
Timely delivery of FO/Risk/Finance analytics with robust documentation and controls
Reduction in manual processes and improved data quality/performance
Clear communication artifacts (runbooks, design docs, P&L/risk explain notes) enabling repeatable, auditable processes
Positive stakeholder feedback and measurable impact on desk efficiency, risk transparency, and reporting accuracy
Who can apply
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