Business Analyst

Typical Day in Role
• Enhancement items that need to be viewed on a regular bases. Management/project will prioritize items and assign to the contractor
• Analysis and typical roles for a BSA
• Running SQL queries and work with Oracle
• Looking at data attributes (related to FX) and ensuring that the data is accurate and complete.
• Working on internal enhancements, as well as meeting regulatory/industry requirements (e.g., ISO20022)
• Ensuring accuracy of the output generated by the system
• May undertake some work on the back end using Unix, if able
• Working with other back-office teams within Canada

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills (in order of priority):
• 3+ years’ back-office experience within FX
• 5+ years’ experience working in a relevant capacity as a BSA
• Wallstreet FX: exposure to settlements/payments via SWIFT and CLS, accounting, and confirmations
• Professional experience writing and designing SQL queries (intermediate to advanced skills)
• Hands-on experience with SDLC (testing and technical specifications), as well as a strong understanding of configurations, technical mappings, data attributes

Soft Skills:
• Willingness to learn new things is a key value
• Problem solver

Nice to Have Skills:
• Working knowledge of Unix
• Fluency in Spanish would be an asset

Degrees or certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required