Business Analyst (FX & CFDs markets, Prop Trading)

Role overview

As a generalist Business Analyst for trading systems, you will turn FX/CFD trading and dealing needs into precise, testable requirements and operating workflows. You’ll partner daily with Product managers, Engineering, Support and Legal teams to take initiatives from discovery through delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Run discovery with stakeholders; write business and functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and process maps for trading platform and liquidity solutions: liquidity and order routing, order lifecycles, monitoring dashboards, settings UIs.
• Maintain a requirements backlog and traceability from epics / stories / test cases, support UAT and sign‑off.
• Design KPIs and metrics for various features: trading fraud detection, execution quality, compliance, etc. Design specific throughput metrics based on system architecture.
• Design optimal structure of system settings, considering hierarchies, profiling, scheduling, automation.
• Clarify edge cases; perform gap analysis between current and target capabilities; validate frontend deliverables against requirements.
• Create UI/UX requirements using wireframes, interaction flows.

• Participate in End-to-End testing, training Support team.

Required Skill Set and Expertise

• 3+ years general experience with Trading Technologies: cTrader, PrimeXM, oneZero, MT4/MT5 platforms, FIX 4.4/5.0 protocol.
• 3+ years as a Business Analyst in software (fintech/trading), with a track record of crisp specs and successful delivery.
• FX/CFD Trading: pricing models (TOB, Market depth, etc), order lifecycle, leverage mechanics, liquidity bridges features, mark-out report, fraud and toxic flow detection, client flow segmentation.
• Trading reporting: internal, dealing, backoffice, regulatory reports, auditability, reconciliation principles and methods.
• Experience in using AI tools to accelerate analysis and documentation.
• Good skills in MS Excel (Pivot tables, Power Pivot).
• Regulatory Awareness: ESMA, CySEC, FCA rules, GDPR regulation.
• Soft Skills: Clear communicator, ability to structure and document your findings, project management discipline.

Nice to have

• BSc/MSc in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial, Finance, Physics, Business Management, and/or Computer Science.
• Great analytical skills, logical analysis, and conceptual thinking.
• Exposure to statistical techniques used in surveillance (hypothesis testing, anomaly detection, basic Bayesian reasoning).
• Experience with Figma for UI design.
• Prop trading: trading conditions, reporting, various antifraud methods.
• Programming & Data: SQL, Python basics, familiarity with REST/FIX APIs.

Languages

• Russian, English (B2+).

Conditions

• Competitive remuneration reflecting your skills, contribution, and experience.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance for your peace of mind and well-being.
• Relocation support package (if applicable) — including visa and work permit arrangements to ensure a smooth move to Cyprus.
• Welcome Baby Bonus to celebrate life’s most joyful milestones.
• Birthday Voucher to make your special day even brighter.
• Fully equipped, modern workplace offering daily fresh fruits, Wednesday breakfasts, Thursday pizza days, and Friday snacks — because great work deserves great food.
• Sports and wellness benefits, including company-subsidized gym memberships and wellness programs to help you stay active and energized.
• Support with integration into life in Cyprus, including guidance on local healthcare, banking, and accommodation.
• Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities, including internal training, conferences, and skill-development initiatives.
• Greek language classes to help you adapt smoothly to local life and culture.