Societe Generale is seeking a hands-on Business Analyst with extensive experience in investment banking, specifically in securities and cash products (Equity and Fixed Income Settlement and Clearance). The primary role of the Business Analyst is to act as the Point of Contact in AMER for one or more business lines regarding project requests. The chosen candidate will serve as the primary Business Analyst in the Global Markets business unit, overseeing all strategic projects for these business lines. Familiarity with agile methodology and project management is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Requirement Analysis: Analyze and understand business requirements, functions, and processes within the fixed income and equities securities processing domain.
• Solution Assessment: Drive towards both technical and non-technical solutions, evaluate tactical and strategic approaches, and provide cost and timeframe estimates for solutions.
• Solution Workshops & Testing: Coordinate solution workshops, oversee the testing phase with users, and obtain necessary signoffs.
• Requirement Bridging: Translate precise and detailed business requirements to developers and ensure the accuracy of technical specifications.
• User Coordination & Testing: Work with users to create comprehensive test plans, develop user sign-off criteria, and be hands-on in analyzing and documenting testing results.
• Architectural Design: Participate in the design of new architecture in alignment with IS strategy.

It is critical for the candidate to have a proven track record of collaborating with operations, front office, risk, finance, and external partners. They must be adept at managing business client expectations in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.