Fixed Income Business Analyst
Lazard · New York, United States · 9d ago
Lazard is one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people and culture make the difference. While global in presence and reach, ours is a close, collaborativecommunity of just over 3,000 professionals. Lazard is a place of continuous knowledge sharing, skill development and relationship building, where professionals grow and succeed together. Our entrepreneurial culture, flat structure and embrace of individual differences, allow creative ideas, original concepts, and unique perspectives to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.
LAM Fixed Income Technology is looking for a business analyst who will be part of the Fixed Income Technology team. This team partners with global fixed income investment teams to support and enhance current processes, and to ensure each team's investment processes are integrated correctly with the Bloomberg PORT Enterprise for performance, attribution, and risk reporting. This role will challenge the candidate to crystallize requirements, define best practices, and work with the vendor, internal technology, and business stakeholders to meet project deliverables.
We’ll trust you to:
Collaborate with the business to gather and document business requirements and functional specifications, document minutes and track takeaways.
Analyze and evaluate business requirements as it relates to large scale financial implementation projects, while providing hands-on expertise throughout implementation
Ensure deliverables meet product requirements, and work with end users and project stakeholders to define best practices.
Evaluate business processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement solutions.
Understand upstream and downstream processes relevant to area of expertise.
Work in a dynamic environment, partnering with fast-paced agile teams, to deliver quality software solutions to complex business problems.
You’ll need to have:
At least 5+ years of Business Analyst experience in IT
Experience in areas of Portfolio Analysis, Fixed Income Securities/OTC/Derivatives, and reporting is a must
Relevant experience in financial services or asset management
Knowledge of Bloomberg PORT/AIM
Solid grasp of MS Office tool suite, SQL with proven skillsets on create and update queries
Working knowledge with JIRA/Confluence, MS Excel VBA/Macro.
Functional knowledge of risk and attribution reporting
Excellent organizational skills; handle multiple projects and timelines while being detail oriented.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate as part of a team and take on additional responsibilities as required.
Accountability and willingness to be pro-active in learning and improving the quality of deliverables and efficiency of processes.
It’s a bonus to have:
Hands-on experience with VS Code, Python scripting is a plus
Knowledge in AI technology and AI-based development
What we offer:
We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.
We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $170,000 - $200,000 USD. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant’s years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and relevant skills for the role. Base salary is one component of Lazard’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.
Does this sound like you?
Apply! We’ll get in touch on the next steps.
Representation at Lazard
Lazard is an intellectual capital business committed to delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. To achieve these objectives, we focus on attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. We believe that a workforce comprised of people who represent a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives creates a rich variety of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, solve problems creatively and make better decisions.
Lazard was built on the premise that a multicultural firm can best serve a global clientele. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respecting and appreciating individual differences. Doing so has been core to our success for over 175 years. We are committed to sustaining an environment where every colleague is supported in their professional pursuits, can maximize their individual potential and contribute to our collective success.