Senior Analyst, Product Development (emea)

London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

We're looking for a Senior Analyst to build amazing experiences that our users love. You'll be part of a young and vibrant company of experts in their fields where you will have a clear focus and ownership space. If you are someone that works in the

OTC Derivatives space (product or operations) and has a passion for

product

, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make an immediate and lasting impact, this role is THE role for you.

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About KOR




KOR is a young 50'ish person and growing company using leading edge cloud technology built by industry domain experts and world class in-house engineering. We're on a mission to innovate B2B trade servicing starting with regulatory reporting in time for a global wave of mandated changes hitting all segments of market participants across OTC derivatives transactions. We're solving the most challenging problems around by bringing fresh designs and solutions to data utility, quality, and processing inefficiencies. . . while unlocking insane value for clients.

Teamwork and laser focus are central to everything we do at KOR. With the right support, we believe small independent teams with deep expertises achieve better results and encourage skilled people to take responsibility and grow their careers. We live by the mantra of work humble, work smart, and work together..

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About the Role




We are seeking a proactive and analytical

Senior Analyst

to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting the global regulatory landscape for derivatives. You will play a critical part in ensuring the firm understands and anticipates regulatory changes, assessing their impact on our business, and translating those requirements into actionable solutions with our technology partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of regulations, financial products, and technology at a leading global vendor.

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Key Responsibilities



Monitor the Regulatory Horizon:

Actively track and analyze regulatory developments, proposed rules, final rules, and guidance from key global regulators, including the

CFTC, SEC, ESMA (EMIR), UK FCA (MiFID II), Canadian provincial regulators, ASIC (Australia), and MAS (Singapore)

.

Conduct Impact Assessments:

Perform detailed analysis of regulatory changes to determine their potential impact on the firm's derivatives trading desks, operations, technology, and control functions.

Translate Regulation into Requirements:

Lead the process of gathering and documenting business requirements based on regulatory mandates. Write detailed specifications and user stories for technology teams to build and implement compliant solutions.

Liaise with Technology Teams:

Serve as a key subject matter expert for development teams. Review technical designs, clarify requirements throughout the software development lifecycle, and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure solutions fully meet regulatory objectives.

Synthesize & Communicate:

Produce clear, concise, and actionable intelligence reports, summaries, and presentations for a variety of audiences, from senior management to implementation teams.

Data-Driven Analysis:

Perform data-driven analysis to model the potential impact of regulatory changes using tools such as

Microsoft Excel

or other data analytics platforms. Query and analyze data from relational databases using

SQL

to support your findings.

Collaborate Cross-Functionally:

Partner with Legal, Compliance, Front Office, Technology, and Operations to provide subject matter expertise and advise on the practical implementation of new regulatory requirements.

Manage Regulatory Change:

Contribute to the regulatory change management lifecycle, using tools like

Jira

to track the progress of implementation projects stemming from new rules.
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Experience and attributes



A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Business, or a related field. A minimum of

5 years of experience

in the institutional financial services industry, with a strong preference for experience at a large sell-side investment bank and post trade processing In-depth knowledge of major global derivatives trade reporting regulations (e.g., Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II/MiFIR, and rules from Canadian, Australian, and Singaporean regulators). Proven experience gathering and writing business requirements, functional specifications, or user stories, and reviewing them with software developers and technology partners. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a high proficiency in data manipulation and analysis using tools like Microsoft Excel or equivalent analytics software. A solid understanding of relational databases and the ability to write basic to intermediate

SQL

queries.
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Plus to have



Hands-on experience with modern data and workflow management platforms such as

Airtable

,

Databricks

, and

Jira

. Direct experience in a regulatory intelligence, regulatory change management, or compliance advisory role with a technology focus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear and understandable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences. A self-starter attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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What we have to offer




Depending on you and your priorities, we offer the following:

Culture of trust, empowerment, and constructive feedback Competitive salary, great equipment and tools, and benefits (employees) Flexible working times Fully remote A span of control that matches your ambitions and skills Tell us what else is important to you

Above and beyond this, we will provide a commitment to a genuine balanced relationship. We will listen to you, take your needs and wishes seriously, and work to help you grow professionally.


So, if you're a person who wants the chance to grow, join a company that will value what you do and helps you to achieve your goals.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4027549
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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