Business Analysis - Specialist

As a Business Analysis - Specialist, and part of the Product Management Team. you'll play a critical role in bridging client needs and technical solutions — translating complex business requirements into clear, actionable outcomes that drive client satisfaction and product excellence across global markets. You'll thrive in this position if you're analytical, client-focused, and energized by working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions have real, measurable impact. What You’ll Do Elicit, document, and manage detailed business and system requirements across the full development lifecycle, ensuring clarity for both clients and internal teams. Partner with engineering, design, and operations teams to produce and maintain solution documentation and supporting materials. Carry out functional and thematic reviews of existing detection solutions, ensuring accuracy of the models and appropriate application to regulatory requirements. Produce functional specifications, user documentation, and supporting materials to ensure our solution is functioning correctly, and in line with expectations. Contribute to project planning, risk identification, and scope management, while identifying opportunities to enhance and develop the solution. What You’ll Bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 4+ years of experience in financial markets, capital markets, trading operations and/or compliance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail. Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory environments within the financial services domain. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; hands-on experience or familiarity with AI tools. Nice to Have Practical experience using Jira for task tracking and project management Experience working with Confluence for documentation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration Previous experience in a Trade Surveillance role within a compliance capacity This position will be located in Sydney, Australia, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 2 days a week in-office, subject to change. This is a permanent, full-time role so candidates should have full working rights in Australia. To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency status. Benefits & Rewards We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package designed to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families (where applicable). We utilize a structured job architecture and career framework to ensure growth opportunities are clear, fair, and accessible to all employees. For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page. Come as You Are Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process. At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access—helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets—and possibilities—forward. Join our Talent Community to stay in the loop on upcoming roles, events, and new opportunities across Nasdaq. Our hybrid work model, NasdaqBlend, gives you flexibility to do your best work—whether that’s from home, in the office, or a mix of both. Check the job listing or reach out to our team for role-specific details. We’re a global team of over 8,500 innovators across 38 countries, united by a shared purpose: advancing economic progress for all. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it, together. Want a deeper look into our culture? Explore our Culture Book. We support your success through You&Q, our total rewards program that covers every dimension of life—from building wealth and growing your career to prioritizing well-being and family care. Join the Team Advancing Economic Progress for All.