Capital Markets Business Analyst with German

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Capital Markets Business Analyst with German Location: Katowice - 2 days office / 3 days remote Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY. The opportunity As a Capital Markets Business Analyst, you will join our growing Financial Services Consulting practice, supporting leading investment banks, capital markets firms, exchanges, clearing houses, and financial market infrastructure providers across Europe and USA. You will work on large-scale business and technology transformation programs, helping clients modernize their platforms, optimize operational processes, meet evolving regulatory requirements, and unlock value through data and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with global teams while gaining exposure to complex front-to-back capital markets environments. Your key responsibilities Gather, analyze, and document business, functional, and non-functional requirements. Facilitate workshops and discussions with business stakeholders, technology teams, and third-party vendors. Translate business needs into clear user stories, process flows, and functional specifications. Analyze and improve business processes across Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office functions. Support large-scale transformation initiatives including platform modernization, system migrations, and regulatory change programs. Collaborate closely with solution architects, developers, testers, and project managers throughout the project lifecycle. Support data analysis, data mapping, and system integration activities. Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, and release readiness activities. Contribute to regulatory reporting and compliance initiatives. Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and provide subject matter expertise in capital markets processes and operations. Skills and attributes for success Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex data and business processes. Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced and evolving environments. Collaborative mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes. Curiosity and willingness to continuously develop capital markets and technology expertise. To qualify for the role, you must have A bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Technology, Mathematics, or a related field. 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within Capital Markets. Strong understanding of one or more capital markets domains, including Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Derivatives, Securities Services, Custody, Clearing, Settlement, or Trade Lifecycle Management.Experience gathering and documenting business requirements and supporting technology delivery initiatives. Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies. Experience using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Signavio, or similar. Professional working proficiency in English is required Communicative German language skills (minimum B2 level) are required, as the role involves collaboration with German-speaking stakeholders Ideally, you’ll also have Experience with regulatory initiatives such as MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR, DORA, Basel III, FRTB, ESG Reporting, or T+1 Settlement. Knowledge of capital markets platforms such as Murex, Calypso, Charles River, Bloomberg, Aladdin, or similar solutions. Understanding of data management, reference data, market data, trade data, and regulatory reporting processes. Experience working on cloud, data, AI, or digital transformation initiatives. Exposure to SQL, data analysis, and modern data platforms such as Azure, Snowflake, or Databricks. Professional certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, CFA, FRM, or Agile certifications. What we look for We are looking for professionals who combine strong business analysis skills with a genuine interest in capital markets and financial services transformation. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, client-focused, and comfortable working at the intersection of business, operations, data, and technology. If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with diverse teams, and helping some of the world's leading financial institutions navigate change, we would love to hear from you. What we offer EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career. Continuous learning : You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. About EY EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. In compliance with the requirements of the Whistleblower Protection Act, our company has established the Procedure for reporting breaches of law and undertaking appropriate follow-up actions. 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