Business Analyst- Capital Markets
Typical Day in Role:
– Perform the analysis, design, implementation, modification, and daily functional support of all applications. Work with key stakeholders within all business functions to align technology solutions with business strategies
– Gather requirements from business units and translates those to programmers and developers
– Demonstrate an informed knowledge of business functions to resolve problems and capitalize on improvement opportunities
– Support one or more highly complex business processes
– Works on multiple projects as a project team member
– Serve as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1. 7+ years of previous experience as a Business Analyst
2. 3+ years of RECENT experience within Capital Markets. Front Office system – knowing derivatives, knowing risk.
3. Experience writing SQL queries (intermediate)
4. Knowledge of capital market products, trading systems and risk systems
Nice-To-Have Skills:
1. CFA or FRM designation
2. Experience with data analysis
3. Python knowledge
Soft Skills Required:
– Must have excellent communication skills both oral and written
– Ability to manage assigned tasks and expectations without direct instruction or oversight
– Fast adaptable learner who can hit the ground running
– Ability to work well under pressure
– Strong investigation, prioritization and organization skills
– Must be able to collaborate closely with a team at times, while also being capable of holding themselves accountable to meet individual deadlines without hand holding
Education: Post-secondary – experience more of an asset