Position Description
We are seeking an Senior Business Analyst based in Hong Kong to provide business analysis support for new projects within the Derivatives business. The role will focus on collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, documenting and preparing specifications, and supporting system enhancements and implementations. The successful candidate will have prior BA experience in a financial or banking environment, with a working knowledge of derivatives, and the ability to work closely with technology and business teams to deliver effective system solutions.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of their needs and propose suitable solutions.
- Translate gathered requirements into detailed specifications and collaborate effectively with developers to deliver appropriate solutions.
- Document and maintain functional requirements and design specifications throughout the project lifecycle.
- Define testing strategies and conduct thorough SIT for new features and enhancements, as well as co-ordinate UAT.
- Communicate changes in processes or systems to relevant stakeholders, ensuring proper follow-up and support.
- Identify and escalate risks while proposing both tactical and strategic solutions to mitigate these risks and provide business support.
- Perform administrative and coordination tasks to help ensure smooth project delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree or higher in IT, Computer Science or related
- 8-10 years’ experience in a Business Analyst role within a banking, finance, or related technology environment.
- Experience supporting system-related projects from requirements gathering through to implementation.
- Exposure to or knowledge of derivatives products.
- Good communication and writing skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin is a plus)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently under guidance from senior BAs or project managers.
- Familiarity with SQL, data analysis, or scripting languages is an advantage.
- Knowledge of Prime brokerage or OTC Options is beneficial but not essential.
- Past experience with Calypso or similar order/trade management systems is a plus.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in IT, Computer Science, or a related field
- 8–10 years of experience as a Business Analyst in banking, finance, or a related technology environment
- Experience supporting system-related projects from requirements gathering through implementation
- Exposure to or knowledge of derivatives products
- Good English and Chinese communication and writing skills
- Mandarin language skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently under guidance from senior Business Analysts or project managers
- Familiarity with SQL, data analysis, or scripting languages
- Knowledge of prime brokerage or OTC options
- Experience with Calypso or similar order and trade management systems
CLSA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Pay Growth & Progression — Base pay for junior bankers was increased significantly in 2021 to stay competitive in a hot market. This indicates willingness to adjust compensation when talent risks rise.
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Healthcare Strength — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in healthcare aligned to local markets, with added travel health and security support via International SOS. This points to solid core medical coverage with global-travel assistance.
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Retirement Support — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in pension plans aligned to local markets. A group retirement plan is administered regionally, signaling formalized retirement benefits infrastructure.
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CITIC CLSA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform. Established in Hong Kong in 1986, CITIC CLSA is Asia’s leading capital markets and investment group, committed to driving the growth strategies of global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals. CITIC CLSA’s award-winning research, extensive Asia network, direct links to China and highly experienced financial professionals set CITIC CLSA apart from global investment banks and regional players. Over three decades, CITIC CLSA has built an extensive Asia network with deep local knowledge and connections. Globally, we operate from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit clsa.com
