Business Analyst for Trading Services

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Do you have an analytical mindset and like to take responsibility? Do you like to make an impact? And are you up for a challenge?

Here is an unique opportunity to join and be part of a visible, renowned and outgoing international team, interacting and collaborating with colleagues across the globe, while you fast track your personal development and grow your capabilities in a truly international environment.

At Saxo Bank we aspire to be a non-hierarchical, purpose-driven organization where it is not about entitlement, it is about impact, no matter where you are in the organization. So do you match the Saxo spirit which encourages creative thinking and high level of individual initiative where you will be offered large responsibility, then this job may very well be for you!

About the job

Trading Services is looking for a highly motivated and ambitious Business Analyst. As our new Business Analyst, you will engage and work alongside highly experienced Saxo professionals. You will be handling real time market risk as well as the technical risks associated with a state-of-the-art fin-tech company. Real time risk management includes stop out handling, execution and platform related queries, disputes and assessment of technical abnormalities associated with trading and providing assistance for client facing stakeholders.

Therefore, you must enjoy working in a dynamic environment, have a flair for and interest in numbers and how IT systems and our platforms work.

Apart from real time risk management the team covers a variety of roles ranging from business analysis, solution design, process management to project management, hence you are expected to engage in automation and digitalization of core business processes, development and maintenance of risk models, dashboards, platform features and business procedures as we continuously improve and adapt to a fast-paced environment. A part of our work is to prepare for events that have a significant impact on the market. You will also develop and maintain various reports using VBA, SQL, Python and Power BI, which provides the organisation with important information for the daily operation and improves the client experience. The team works closely and alongside stakeholders through-out the entire bank, especially Counterparty Credit Risk Management, IT Business Support, IT Development, Legal/Compliance, Middle Office and our trading- and client facing teams in our branches/subsidiaries around the world.

Among others you will be responsible for:

• Risk reports
• Trade and stop out execution verification
• First point of contact for trading related queries from internal stakeholders
• Maintaining and improving risk dashboards
• Stakeholder on various IT, compliance and product related project
• Collaborating with our team in analyses and the development of new reports and performance metrics

Trading Services operates 24/5.5 from Asia market opening Sunday evening through-out the week until market close NY 5pm. The HQ team covers European and US trading sessions from 8 to 24 CET while the Asia trading session is covered by our team in Singapore. You are required to work in shifts on a rotation basis – this includes working on Danish bank holidays.

Your profile

You will be part of a dynamic and ambitious environment, where you are given responsibility and expected to perform well under pressure which will give you a solid and valuable experience for your future career. As a person you come across as an excellent communicator with a passion for what you do. You have a strong sense of quality and a will to succeed.

Further we are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• You have a MSc in Finance, Economics or similar or you are on your last semester
• You have demonstrated outstanding achievements in academic activities
• Strong numerical, analytical skills and a curious and enthusiastic attitude
• Interest in and understanding of IT is a must
• Self-starter, with an ability to dissect complex problems and take a creative approach to removing impediments and overcoming challenges
• Independent, very accurate and reliable work ethics with a detail-oriented approach
• Strong team player, empowering and challenging team members to foster collaboration and individual development
• Dedicated, hard-working, flexible and service minded
• Broad knowledge within MS Excel, VBA, SQL, Python and PowerBI
• Work language is English so exceptional communication skills both written and spoken is a must

We offer

An opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, very ambitious and, at the same time, informal and pleasant working environment at Saxo Banks`s HQ in Hellerup. When joining Saxo Bank you become part of the Saxo family which will commit to help you grow personally and professionally. We are serious about investing in people and will be giving you the chance to join a truly growth-embracing culture.

Chief Operating Office (COO) within Saxo Bank

COO is responsible for building, constantly developing and improving the full digital value chain that Saxo Bank delivers to its clients and its partners. This is done in close collaboration with the IT Department and the Saxo Experience Office (SXO) and supports Saxo Bank in always providing a world class digital Saxo Experience in an efficient, stable and scalable way.

The COO Area includes the following departments: Business Management, Platforms, Operations, Trading & Market Access, Quant Department, Big Data & IA as well as the Counterparty Credit Risk Management department.

How to apply

Click on the apply button above to apply. We look forward to getting to know you better! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

About Saxo Bank

We believe access to global capital markets is not only for the privileged few. Our vision is to enable people to fulfill their financial aspirations to make an impact. That’s why we use the power of technology to deliver clients what they need, when they need it in a user-friendly and personalised experience. We aim to deliver the world’s most user-friendly and personalized trading and investment platform experience, which gives our clients exactly what they need to make more informed investment decisions.

As a fintech pioneer founded in 1992, we focus on clients, quality, speed of innovation and use of disruptive technology. Headquartered in Denmark, we employ more than 2,000 people across 60 different nationalities globally. We have offices in key financial centres around the world including London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Sydney, Gurgaon, Tokyo and Paris. With our global footprint, you can impact how people trade financial markets worldwide.

Do you want to work for an extremely ambitious organisation at the cutting edge of banking and technology? You’ll be joining a company that:

• Continuously strives to improve the Saxo Experience and exceed our clients’ expectations
• Always invests in the future
• Builds unrivalled platforms for seasoned and experienced investors and wholesale clients that provide real-time access to global capital markets
• Consistently wins the highest accolades for our platforms, products and service

So, if you’re up for the challenge of breaking down barriers in global financial markets, we’re always looking for ambitious and enthusiastic people who share our passion for clients, technology and innovation and can bring new perspectives to our diverse team.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!

For more on our story, culture and identity, please read the Saxo Bank Foundation, written by our CEO and founder Kim Fournais.