Job Description

This role is responsible for owning and contributing to the product backlog while ensuring high-quality delivery of solutions aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with stakeholders, Product Owners, and Agile teams to translate complex functional needs into clear requirements, supporting the development of robust financial systems focused on cleared derivatives back-office processing.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and contribute to the product backlog, including requirement definition, refinement, and prioritization in close collaboration with Product Owners
• Maximize product value by ensuring solutions align with business goals, regulatory requirements, and operational needs of cleared derivatives back-office processing
• Clearly articulate and communicate functional and non-functional requirements to development teams to ensure consistent and accurate delivery
• Work closely within Agile/Scrum teams (developers, QA, Product Owners) to deliver high-quality product increments
• Act as a senior point of contact for stakeholders, proactively driving alignment and resolving ambiguities in requirements
• Provide client support, including analysis of issues, clarification of requirements, and ensuring timely resolution of production/query-related topics
• Participate in and support testing activities (functional, integration, UAT) to ensure delivered features meet expected quality standards
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across product functionality, workflows, and delivery processes
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices within the team

What You Bring

• Strong expertise in Cleared Derivatives (Futures & Options) Back Office processing, including trade lifecycle, clearing, settlements, and reconciliation
• Alternatively, solid experience in Banking Risk Management or Treasury Management systems
• Strong understanding of financial products, post-trade processes, and operational workflows
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across business and technical teams
• Proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Strong team-oriented mindset with ability to work in cross-functional and distributed teams
• Degree in Economics, Mathematics, or related field

Nice to Have

• Experience working in an Agile development environment (Scrum, Kanban)
• Basic knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language
• CFA certification (any level)
• Agile certifications such as CSM, CSPO, or equivalent
• Certification in Quantitative Finance (e.g., IMQF or similar)

At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything” We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus

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We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.