Associate Director

Description:

OSTTRA is seeking a highly experienced Product Analysis and Design Associate Director to join its London office. This is a full-time, on-site role within the Technology Team, which is focused on developing and managing high-performance, scalable platforms critical to the global capital markets.

As a key player in OSTTRA’s Trade Processing division, the successful candidate will work across the MarkitWire, Trade Manager, and TradeServ platforms, primarily for Rates, Credit, and Equities asset classes. You will be responsible for bridging the gap between product management and technology delivery teams, managing requirements analysis, stakeholder engagement, and testing to ensure efficient delivery of enhancements and platform innovations.

This role requires a seasoned professional who thrives in a high-paced, global environment and is capable of leading critical analysis and design efforts across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and document functional specifications

• Perform gap analysis and convert findings into user stories or functional specs

• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to ensure accurate implementation

• Conduct user acceptance testing and review test cases

• Present concepts and requirements publicly and internally

• Contribute to the strategic roadmap for product evolution

• Act as a key liaison between internal teams and external clients, clearing houses, and regulatory bodies

• Utilize your knowledge of OTC derivatives, regulatory reporting, and trade lifecycle processes

• Participate in or lead Agile Scrum teams as a product owner where required

• Develop and communicate UX requirements through wireframing when needed

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree (preferred in a relevant field)

• 10+ years of experience in business analysis or product design in capital markets or fintech

• Solid grasp of financial derivatives and post-trade processing

• Familiarity with data formats/protocols like XML, FpML, FIX/ISO 20022

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and Visio

• Experience with SQL, object-oriented concepts, and UX/UI design tools

• Demonstrated commercial awareness and understanding of global regulatory environments

• Strong communication and analytical thinking

• Ability to work effectively across multiple global teams

Benefits:

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage

• Generous time-off policies

• Retirement planning and education reimbursement

• Family-friendly policies and perks

• Learning and career development opportunities

• Retail discounts and referral programs

• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative working environment