Precious Metals Business Analyst

Project description DXC Luxoft has been engaged by a leading international Financial Services organisation to provide OpenLink technical and BA services on their Precious Metals programme. Responsibilities – Gather, analyse, and document business requirements related to the precious metals trading lifecycle, including front, middle, and back-office processes.- Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, trading desks, IT, and vendors to ensure accurate understanding and delivery of functional requirements.- Support implementation and optimization of trading systems (e.g., OpenLink Endur, Findur, or other CTRM platforms) specific to precious metals.- Analyze existing business processes and propose enhancements to improve efficiency, control, and compliance.- Facilitate workshops and user interviews to identify pain points, gather feedback, and drive consensus on solutions.- Support functional testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production rollouts.- Develop functional specifications, process maps, use cases, and test plans.- Monitor and troubleshoot system issues, working with technology teams to ensure timely resolution.- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel III, Dodd-Frank, LBMA standards) relevant to precious metals trading.- Provide training and support to end-users and stakeholders SKILLS Must have – 8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in the commodities trading domain, with specific exposure to precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium).- Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle including pricing, risk, logistics, settlement, and accounting for physical and paper precious metals.- Experience working with ETRM/CTRM systems such as OpenLink Endur, Findur, or similar platforms.- Ability to write detailed business and functional requirement documents.- Proficiency in data analysis using Excel, SQL, or BI tools.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.- Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail. Nice to have – Prior experience working with OpenLink Endur in a business analysis capacity.- Familiarity with precious metals regulatory and compliance reporting.- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.- Knowledge of related financial instruments (FX, forwards, swaps, options) and their impact on metals trading.- Exposure to integration with ERP systems, market data providers, and logistics modules.- Background in finance, economics, or a related quantitative discipline. #J-18808-Ljbffr