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Senior Business Analyst

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 5 days ago

Overview

Job details

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    BME | Bolsas y Mercados Españoles doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 7+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • At least 7 years of experience in requirements engineering, within exchange trading, market infrastructure, or broader financial services. Solid understanding of market infrastructure topics such as trading, market data, reference data, and relevant regulatory considerations
  • Very good knowledge of UML. Proven experience analysing and specifying complex trading functionality, with the ability to assess business, operational, and technical impacts across multiple systems
  • Experience working in Agile delivery environments and supporting feature refinement, implementation planning, and delivery activities, ideally within a SAFe framework
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to translate complex trading and instrument requirements into clear, actionable specifications.
  • Strong ownership and collaboration skills, as well as a positive mindset

Languages

  • Very good command of Spanish and English (written and spoken), German is a plus

The role

Senior Business Analyst

Madrid | Working from home up to 40% | Reference 8307

Are you passionate about turning business needs into impactful solutions? Do you have an strong analytical mindset and communication skills to drive projects forward in a dynamic financial environment?
We're looking for a skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our Exchanges Business Unit, where you'll play a key role in shaping the success of strategic initiatives. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting-this is your opportunity.

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What you'll do

  • Analysis of requirements, with focus both on functionalities and architecture, in close cooperation with the team and the department. Specify and document solutions from an E2E point of view; present the results of your analysis to the Release Train as part of a feature refinement meeting
  • Work in an agile environment and collaborate with the relevant roles to deliver new functionalities, expand the trading platform and its documentation
  • Develop and maintain requirements and functional documentation, including machine-to-machine interfaces specifications
  • Participate in the conception of new functionalities and test the acceptance criteria

Hiring process

Application review, then generally two to three interviews, online or in person; some roles add a case study or an individual assessment 3 interviews

  • SIX aims to respond to every application within two weeks.
  • Only direct applications through the careers website are considered.

Hiring process

If you have any questions, check out our FAQ page or call Sara Perez de la Cuesta at +34 91 709 56 80.

For this vacancy we only accept direct applications in English.

About BME | Bolsas y Mercados Españoles

BME | Bolsas y Mercados Españoles is the operator of the Spanish stock exchanges and financial markets, including the Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Valencia exchanges, as well as clearing and settlement systems. It is a key player in the Spanish financial infrastructure, providing trading, listing, and market data services. As part of the SIX Group since 2020, BME operates within a larger European financial services ecosystem, with a strong focus on technology and innovation in capital markets.

BME is headquartered in Madrid, where it maintains its main operations and a significant technology hub. The company offers a dynamic work environment at the intersection of finance and technology, with roles spanning IT, cybersecurity, data engineering, legal, and compliance. For international professionals, BME provides an opportunity to work in a leading European exchange group, with exposure to global financial markets and the backing of SIX Group. The company values technical expertise and offers roles that often require English, and sometimes German, making it accessible to international talent.

Industry
Financial Markets
Founded
2002
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • BME is part of SIX Group, a Swiss company, offering opportunities for cross-border career moves within Europe.
  • The company is a key player in the Spanish financial market, providing a stable and regulated work environment.
  • Many roles require English, and some also require German, making it suitable for international professionals.
  • BME offers a range of technology and legal roles, ideal for those with expertise in financial services.
  • Madrid is a vibrant city with a high quality of life, and BME is centrally located in the financial district.

In their own words

About the company & team

BME - Bolsas y Mercados Españoles - drives the transformation of financial markets and belongs to SIX, the third largest exchange group in Europe.

What sets us apart drives us ahead: between local roots and global relevance, we are a unique blend of tradition and future, of foundation and growth. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.

Additional information

Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.

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