Job Description Job Purpose The primary objective of this position is to provide support to the Clearing Systems Analysis team based in our London office. The candidate will work closely with the Risk BA lead, business users and the technology team to help deliver the program of technology changes at one of the largest futures and options clearing houses in the world. Serving as the key liaison between Risk business/product teams and software development, you will formulate business requirements and provide system specifications, including functional specifications, use cases, and logical flow modeling. Fast paced, enthusiastic, self-motivated & ambitious, you will have the ability to work on your own initiative, manage your own workload and meet project targets - and a track record to back this up. Responsibilities The Systems Analyst will: Be the primary facilitator responsible for defining and documenting software requirements for large-scale development projects within the ICE Clearing House Risk team. Assist with identifying areas where the risk models, risk management processes, or infrastructure can be improved. Spearhead internal projects and coordinate with internal teams such as Risk, Treasury, Operations, Technology, Compliance etc., to streamline operational processes as well as ensure adherence to all internal policies and regulations. Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, reviews and issue resolution involving multiple stakeholders, jurisdictions, and time zones. Assess the impact new systems and features have on existing systems and communicate those impacts to the appropriate internal teams and stakeholders, and to the external member and vendor community. Enforce change-control procedures to ensure requirements changes are approved by stakeholders and clearly communicated to the release team. Assist the management of ICE Clear Europe with strategic projects related to business growth, investment management and operational efficiencies. Develop analysis artifacts including use-cases, activity diagrams, user-interface schematics, business rules, technical specifications, process flows, and API documentation. Proactively identify, report, and minimize risks to the project. Support the technical development and quality-assurance efforts. Assist project management with prioritization and tracking the implementation of system requirements. Knowledge and Experience Extensive Systems/business analysis, quality assurance, or related experience. Experience using iterative development methodologies such as RUP and/or Agile. Good Knowledge in financial derivatives products in multiple asset classes preferred. Experience with Trading, Clearing, or related industry highly preferred; familiarity with regulatory aspects a plus. Prior experience of risk management and/or risk systems is desirable. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Excellent analytical skills. Detail oriented, results-driven and self-motivated. Proven organizational skills with strong commitment to customer service and product delivery. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment. Strong technical aptitude and understanding of how technologies impact delivery. Experience executing database queries (SQL) for data analysis is highly desirable. Experience with user interface design, and the latest web technologies a plus. Experience with API development (particularly XML, FiXML, and/or FpML) a plus. Experience with business intelligence reporting tools, such as Tableau or Business Objects a plus. Schedule This role offers work from home flexibility of one day per week. #LI-NF