Business Analyst, Fixed Income Technology

Job Description Summary

Note: This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in office 50% of the total number of business days in each month at one of the following offices St. Petersburg, FL or Memphis, TN.

This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.

Job Description

We’re seeking a Business Analyst to support our Fixed Income Capital Markets Technology team, partnering closely with sales, trading, operations, and product stakeholders across a multi-application ecosystem. This role is centered on understanding Fixed Income workflows end-to-end, and translating that knowledge into clear, actionable requirements that drive platform enhancements and operational efficiency.

You’ll operate in an Agile environment, working across a suite of ~30+ applications, helping ensure solutions align with business objectives, regulatory considerations, and client experience expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Business & Domain Analysis: Develop a deep understanding of Fixed Income products (e.g., bonds, municipals, treasuries, structured products, CDs, Whole Loans) and associated workflows across front, middle, and back office. 

• Requirements Definition: Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and real-world impact. 

• Trade Lifecycle Support: Analyze and improve processes spanning order capture, execution, allocation, settlement, and reporting. 

• Stakeholder Partnership: Work directly with sales, traders, desk analysts, operations, and risk teams to capture needs and translate them into structured deliverables. 

• Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies, control gaps, or opportunities for automation across Fixed Income workflows. 

• Data Analysis & Mapping: Interpret trade, position, and reference data to support decision-making and system enhancements. 

• User Story Development: Translate business needs into clear user stories and acceptance criteria for engineering teams. 

• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with development and design teams to ensure solutions are aligned with business intent and user experience.

• Feature Prioritization: Maintain prioritized application backlogs of user stories for Planning and Implementation, aligning with business priorities or enhancing value for end users.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze data from various sources to inform decision-making processes.

• Data Mapping: Prepare and share data mapping documentation for model development purposes.

• Continuous Learning and Development: Actively engage in training and education programs to stay updated on firm strategic priorities, professional development, and procedures.

• Participation in Firm Initiatives: Proactively contribute to firm initiatives directed by local management.

• Other Duties: Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Previous Experience:

• Minimum one (1) to two (2) years of experience as a Technical Business Analyst would be preferred. 

• Prior experience in the Financial Services sector is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Exposure to Fixed Income markets, capital markets, or financial services (trading, operations, or product support).

• Familiarity with trade lifecycle concepts (order → execution → allocation → settlement).

• Analytical mindset with comfort working across data and processes.

Skill in:

• Gathering and interpreting information from multiple sources (including databases, interviews, etc.).

• Experience with relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle) and SQL is preferred.

• Advanced SQL query writing skills are highly desirable.

• Experience with ADO and Postman is advantageous.

• Proficiency in MS Office products.

Ability to:

• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Translate technical concepts for a business audience and vice versa.

• Identify and analyze issues, problems, and opportunities using data from multiple sources.

• Effectively communicate information and ideas to individuals or groups through various media.

• Recommend appropriate solutions consistent with available facts and constraints.

• Demonstrate technical and professional expertise, staying current with developments in relevant areas.

• Foster collaborative relationships to achieve work goals.

• Prioritize client needs and cultivate productive business relationships.

• Flexibility to work non-standard shifts, including nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.

• Collaborate effectively in team environments or project rooms to facilitate cooperation.

Licenses/Certifications:

• None required.

Education

Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 13 months to 3 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 

We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. 

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