Business Analyst FIX Protocol

Business Analyst (FIX Protocol)

Locatin:NYC,NY

Duration:6-12 months

Role Overview

We re looking for a Business Analyst with strong knowledge of FIX (Financial Information eXchange) Protocol to support trading system implementations, client onboarding, and regulatory/reporting needs. You ll bridge business (traders, brokers, clients) and technology teams to ensure accurate FIX messaging and smooth trade flows.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business & functional requirements for trading systems
• Work on FIX onboarding for clients, brokers, and exchanges
• Analyze and map FIX messages (e.g., New Order Single, Execution Report)
• Collaborate with developers and QA to validate FIX flows and test scenarios
• Create BRDs, FRDs, and user stories with clear acceptance criteria
• Support UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and production rollouts
• Troubleshoot FIX connectivity / message issues using logs
• Act as liaison between trading desks, operations, and IT teams

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of FIX Protocol (4.2 / 4.4 / 5.0)
• Experience in capital markets / electronic trading environments
• Solid BA skills: requirement gathering, stakeholder management, documentation
• Ability to read and interpret FIX logs & message flows
• Knowledge of trade lifecycle (order execution settlement)
• Familiarity with SQL for data validation