Securities Lending Product Development Business Analyst

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.

If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you

Join us as a Securities Lending Product Development Business Analyst

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Product Development Business Analyst to join our Securities Lending team. In this role you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the Securities Lending electronic execution and analytic products. This is an opportunity for a curious and motivated individual to work in an intellectually challenging and multidisciplinary role with significant potential for personal and professional growth. The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial, have strong quantitative and technical skills, and be a good communicator

Some of your key responsibilities include:

Research

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  In collaboration with senior quantitative strategists conduct research to improve BBH electronic execution performance.
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  Develop and maintain quantitative models to support e-trading activities.
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  Use Python and other relevant libraries to conduct in-depth data analysis used to support the trading product.
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  Create and deliver data-driven insights and reports to management and stakeholders.

Electronic Trading

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  Monitor electronic trading book and work closely with traders to optimize execution.
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  Collaborate with BBH Systems and Risk Management teams to ensure systems controls are in place to manage risk effectively.
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  Diagnose and correct pricing model code when required

Development

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  Work closely with BBH Systems to align E-Trading code base with BBH development best practice.
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  Work with SL Management, Trading and Risk team to enhance BBH trading analytics platform.
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  Develop and deploy functionality to assist traders with day-to-day efficiency and performance gains
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  Work with external technology vendors to evolve BBH e-trading tech stack

Qualifications:

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  Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field
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  Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
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  Advanced coding skills in a scripting language a must, ideally hands-on work experience in Python or R.
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  Some exposure (academic or practical) to software development in an object-oriented language, ideally Java
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  Knowledge of Python Flask web development framework a plus
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  Strong oral and written communication skills
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  Ability to thrive in a team environment consisting of Traders, Sales, Product Specialists, Systems, Risk Management and other stakeholders
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  Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects and initiatives and to follow these through to resolution
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  Excellent work ethic and ability to meet aggressive deadlines

What We Offer:

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  A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can
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  Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world
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  Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm
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  A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective
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  High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind
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  Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage
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  Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others

Full time

London