Functional Analyst - Settlement IT (f/m/d)

Frankfurt am Main

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By joining Clearstream IT, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and operating the systems that serve more than 2,500 clients worldwide. As a Functional Analyst in Settlement IT, you contribute to the design, stability, and evolution of Clearstream’s CSD settlement services on TARGET2‑Securities (T2S), focusing on functional analysis, cross‑border settlement flows, and realignment processes. In our team, you will work in an agile environment and participate in the whole project lifecycle from requirements specification and technical design to implementation and maintenance. Your key activities will be in the areas of Requirement Analysis & Functional Design, Cross‑Border & Realignment Processing, System Behaviour, Changes & Integration, Testing & Validation, and Production Support.

• Communicate with business owners, operations teams, and business analysts across departments to understand and shape requirements.
• Understand the potential and limitations of existing processes, platforms, and technologies.
• Capture and document requirements in a detailed and understandable form.
• Support Software Engineers in understanding and implementing requirements, while also understanding technical limitations.
• Participate in testing, as well as in the investigation and resolution of production incidents.
• Maintain an open mind and understand the broad context of implementing and operating software components in a highly regulated environment.

• University degree in Economics, Finance, IT, or a similar field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in business/functional analysis or testing (or 2+ years for a junior role).
• A highly analytical mindset with the ability to actively listen and quickly understand the arguments and goals of different stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills to explain business and functional topics clearly to non-business audiences.
• A high degree of self-dependence, self-motivation, and a constant drive for improvement.
• A team player who collaborates effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and personalities.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Previous experience in the financial sector, knowledge of security settlement processes, and experience with SWIFT ISO15022 and ISO20022 are considered strong advantages.
• Experience with cloud technologies, agile methodologies (SCRUM), and test automation are nice-to-have skills.
• Proficiency in German, French, Luxembourgish, or Czech is a plus.

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.