Business Analyst - Capital Markets

About The Role

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position. FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Business Analyst located in Charlotte to support a project in the financial sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 24 months but may be extended. This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 4 days per week.

About You

Charlotte, NC Schedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) Employment Type: Contract Overview We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support large-scale initiatives within a Capital Markets environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of fixed income products, derivatives, and trading operations, coupled with excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.

This role will partner closely with business and technology teams to drive requirements gathering, solution design, and successful program delivery.

Responsibilities

Gather, document, and manage business and functional requirements for Capital Markets initiatives. Work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, and project managers to deliver strategic programs. Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for optimization and automation. Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications for development teams.

Support Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and user story development. Perform data analysis and validation using SQL. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions across business and technology teams. Assist with testing, issue resolution, and implementation activities. Required Qualifications 8+ years of Business Analysis experience.

Strong Capital Markets domain expertise. Experience with fixed income products, bonds, and derivatives . Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Hands-on SQL experience, including data analysis and validation. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to engage effectively with both business stakeholders and technical teams.

Experience working within Agile delivery environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting large-scale regulatory, technology, or transformation programs. Background working with investment banking, trading, or capital markets operations teams. Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and other Agile toolsets. Key Attributes Strong stakeholder management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication.

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Collaborative mindset and ability to work across global teams. Work Arrangement: This position is based in Charlotte, NC and requires 4 days per week onsite with 1 day per week remote .

About Us

About FDM FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead. With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

🌍 Global impact – 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe 🚀 25,000+ careers launched – and counting 🤝 300+ trusted client partners Committed to Equal Opportunities Tech careers should be for everyone . With 75+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities. Additional Considerations FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.