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. Sufficient experience as a Business Analyst, focused on market risk and derivatives valuation experience is required
2. 3+ years of RECENT experience within Capital Markets. Front Office system – knowing rate derivatives, knowing risk.
3. Recent hands-on experience writing queries using SQL
4. Must have excellent communication skills both oral and written

Nice-To-Have Skills:
1. Experience with data analysis
2. JSON or XML exposure is an asset
3. IBOR Transition knowledge is an asset
4. Python knowledge

Soft Skills Required:
– 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

Degrees or certifications:
– Post-secondary – work experience is prioritized
– CFA or FRM designation is an asset