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Senior Techno‑Functional Analyst
Location: Central London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)
Contract: 6 months (Inside IR35) • Up to £650/day
Overview Are you an experienced Techno‑Functional Analyst who has led platform migration programs? Do you have hands‑on experience transitioning from the legacy FIS GMI platform to the FIS Cleared Derivatives solution? If so, this contract opportunity could be a great fit.
In this role, you will collaborate across business operations, technology teams, vendor partners, and program leadership to drive this transformation.
Core Responsibilities
Lead collaborative workshops with business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors to gather comprehensive requirements
Map and document current (“as‑is”) processes and systems, then design optimized future‑state workflows
Conduct gap analyses to identify discrepancies and propose remediation steps
Draft and maintain key documentation: BRDs, FRDs, use-case specifications, data maps, and more
Own the agile backlog: define, prioritize, and craft user stories with acceptance criteria
Support roadmap planning and define phased implementation timelines
Coordinate testing, validation, and UAT with global delivery teams
Ensure alignment across onshore, nearshore, and offshore teams within a global delivery modelMust‑Have Experience & Skills
10+ years in techno‑functional roles within capital markets transformation programmes
Deep knowledge of trade lifecycles for exchange‑traded and cleared derivatives
At least 4 years working in investment banks specifically on FIS GMI support, maintenance, or migration
Proven expertise in gap analysis, process re-engineering, and data mapping for derivatives
Strong track record producing high‑quality BRDs, FRDs, and use‑case documentation
Agile/Scrum experience—including backlog creation and sprint planning
Experience working within global delivery models and with cross-location teamsNice‑to‑Have Skills
Familiarity with batch scheduling tools: Control‑M, AutoSys, Cron
Proficiency in SQL and strong data analysis skills
Exposure to messaging technologies such as FIX, MQ, TIBCO EMS
Knowledge of file transfer protocols such as FTP/SFTPHow to Apply
Click “Apply” to submit—one of our team will reach out for a discussion
Call SoCode and ask for Emma (contact details available via Google)
Connect with Emma Panday on LinkedIn and send her a message
We’ll have a conversation to explore how your experience fits this opportunity

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