Senior Systems Analyst at Fidelity in Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Senior Systems Analyst Location: Galway, Ireland Job Description: Senior Systems Analyst - Grade 5 Equity Trading Technology is looking for a Senior Systems Analyst to join the EQ Desktop User Experience team. The team is responsible for delivering industry‑leading and innovative solutions that support pre-trade and post‑trade analytics, liquidity workflows, and user notifications, while continuously adapting to evolving user needs through incremental delivery. The tools are used across three global trading desks supporting approximately 100 users in Trading and Compliance. As a member of our team, you will analyze both current and new business and technical processes, identify system interfaces and dependencies, and work closely with the UX designer to provide input and design wireframes. Your role will involve translating business functions into clear technical specifications. You will collaborate closely with various teams across business and technology teams. Your insights will help assess systems, identify dependencies, and sequence work effectively. Our product area serves a critical business function, giving you the chance to truly make a difference. The Expertise and Skills You Bring Third level degree or equivalent and over four years of professional experience General understanding or interest in financial industry, including equity and credit markets Experience capable of assessing the magnitude and impact of work at a granular level, down to individual user stories. Experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle) Expertise in defining test cases with appropriate detail, ensuring acceptance criteria align with real business value—essentially, ensuring we test the right elements. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the technical acumen to drive outcomes and influence stakeholders effectively. The Team In our Equity Technology organization, we are committed to empowering our investment professionals with the very best tools and technologies to deliver world class investment performance to our customers. Our technology experts work across a broad array of investment processes supporting many different types of securities and investment objectives. Through outstanding business and technology partnership, we can offer great solutions to help our customers meet their financial objectives. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Join a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to enhancing our Equity Trading capabilities within Asset Management. In our Equity Trading product area, we empower our Investment Professionals with cutting-edge technology. As a Senior Systems Analyst, you will analyze both current and new business and technical processes, identify system interfaces and dependencies, and document process and system flows. Your role will involve reverse-engineering existing applications to informing the development of new ones, translating business functions into clear technical specifications. With Asset Management fully transitioned to the cloud, this is an ideal environment to advance your career in a fast-paced and high-visibility space. Our product area serves a prominent user base, giving you the chance to truly make a difference. You will collaborate closely with various teams within the domain and across business and technology teams. Your insights will help assess systems, identify dependencies, and sequence work effectively. A deep understanding of existing applications and business processes will be essential as we evolve our platform with the latest technological advancements. This is an opportunity for you to share your technical expertise and strengthen our engineering community. We seek someone passionate about delivering high-quality software products that impress our users, utilizing Agile development practices. Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Finance or a related field. Skills 4+ years of experience in business-critical applications, with a strong advantage for those knowledgeable in Asset Management/ investment professional business-facing tools. Solid understanding of financial industry, including equity and credit markets Analytical mindset capable of assessing the magnitude and impact of work at a granular level, down to individual user stories. Proficient in navigating modern technologies, including service-based application tiers, SQL, and API design and validation. Experience with both relational databases (e.g., Oracle). Moderate to advanced expertise in analyzing end-to-end processes, utilizing tools and techniques for data presentation and analysis, including REST API technologies. Data-driven approach to decision-making, with the ability to measure, collect, and leverage data effectively while balancing intuition. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the technical acumen to drive outcomes and influence stakeholders effectively. Expertise in defining test cases with appropriate detail, ensuring acceptance criteria align with real business value—essentially, ensuring we test the right elements. Passion for guiding best practices and providing mentorship to fellow Systems Analysts as our team expands. Knowledge of cloud computing platforms, particularly AWS, including familiarity with cloud migration strategies and tools. Ability to navigate ambiguity with flexibility and adaptability. Category: Information Technology