Business Analyst – Release Management

Orchestrade is a global leader in providing sophisticated, complete cross-asset front-to-back trading and risk management platforms. Our innovative solutions are trusted by a diverse range of financial institutions, including investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, private banks, as well as energy and utility companies. We pride ourselves on being a truly reliable technology partner that not only comprehends but also effectively addresses the intricate needs of our clients, ranging from rapidly growing businesses to the largest global enterprises. Our commitment to cutting-edge technology and unparalleled client service sets us apart in the financial software industry.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a technically focused Business Analyst– Release Management to support the design, development, test, and delivery of product control and financial systems solutions. This role will work at the intersection of business and technology, translating business requirements into functional and technical specifications, and supporting the implementation of scalable system enhancements. The successful candidate will work closely with product managers, developers, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional specifications and test scenarios, identify and resolve defects, and support the implementation of new features and system enhancements. Strong analytical and technical skills, attention to detail, and a keen interest in financial systems and technology are essential for success in this role.

Job Summary:

The Business Analyst will support the growth of our company through research, development validation and direct interaction with clients.

Responsibilities:

• Review development tickets, business requirements, and functional specifications to understand the expected system behavior and acceptance criteria.
• Design, prepare, and execute test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts covering functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing activities.
• Validate delivered enhancements, bug fixes, and new features to ensure they meet business requirements and development specifications.
• Perform detailed testing of product control and financial systems, ensuring data accuracy, system integrity, and expected processing outcomes.
• Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution, working closely with developers to investigate issues and validate fixes.
• Support User Acceptance Testing by preparing test data, coordinating test execution, and assisting business users with issue clarification.
• Validated system workflows, trade lifecycle processes, and platform performance to ensure consistent and reliable processing across applications.
• Participate in release validation activities, including deployment verification, smoke testing, and post-release checks.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, and QA teams to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of development items.
• Maintain testing documentation, test evidence, release notes, and internal knowledge base materials to support auditability and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, quality standards, and testing coverage across the platform.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or equivalent.
• 1-4 years of professional experience in the financial industry.
• Experience in Object-Oriented Programming. C#/C/C++ is preferred, but knowledge of other languages will also be advantageous.
• Knowledge of application functionality and data management concepts.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral (English).
• Strong Technical Analysis skills are required – including data extraction, analysis and logical problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and can work collaboratively within a team.
• Should be eager to explore new concepts and willing to learn.

Personal Attributes:

Proactive, self-motivated, and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and changing requirements in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy are paramount.