Business Analyst - Middle​/Back Office Domain

Role Description

We are looking for a seasoned Business Analyst at the VP level with 10+ years of experience in the investment banking domain. The ideal candidate will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in middle office and back office operations (e.g., confirmation, matching, reconciliation, clearing, and settlement) processes.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $ and $. The specific salary offered will be based on individual qualifications, experiences, and market analysis. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award.

• Engage with operations and business stakeholders to capture functional and non-functional requirements.
• Translate complex business processes into clear specifications for technology teams.
• Act as SME for middle and back office workflows: trade confirmation, matching, reconciliation, clearing, and settlement.
• Provide guidance on industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to design scalable, efficient solutions.
• Validate functional designs and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business, operations, and technology teams.
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies to senior stakeholders.
• Define test cases and support UAT for critical workflows.
• Ensure solutions meet operational and compliance standards.
• Work with third‑party vendors (e.g., Murex, Calypso) for system enhancements and integrations.

• 10+ years as a Business Analyst in investment banking or financial services.
• Strong exposure to middle and back office processes and systems.
• Expertise in trade lifecycle, confirmation, matching, reconciliation, clearing, and settlement.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in capital markets.
• Ability to work with data models, SQL for analysis, and understand system integrations.
• Knowledge of vendor platforms (Murex, Calypso) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical capabilities.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Certifications such as CFA, FRM, or Agile BA are a plus.

• Hybrid workforce model: employees may work from home and from an SMBC office, but must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location.
• Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, such as FINRA‑registered positions requiring in‑office attendance for the entire workweek.
• SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Please contact  if an accommodation is required during the application process.

EOE, including Disability/veterans