Contract Duration: 12/09/2024 to 06/6/2025.
Possibility of extension – Yes
Possibility of conversion to FTE – No
Number of Positions: 1
Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5hrs/week
Possible OT – No
Typical Day in Role:
• Gather and understand requirements from our Mexico business and technology groups.
• Design and build/improve new/existing processes.
• Co-ordinate with local (Toronto) development teams to ensure work is delivered on time.
• Liaise with Mexico technology and business stakeholders to ensure deliverable meets their requirements.
• Provide reporting to management on progress, raise concerns and suggest improvements to existing processes.
• Leading the efforts from Toronto office and will be responsible for their own work and certain element of creative control over the solution.
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1) Good understanding and knowledge of derivatives, in particular financial aspects such as risk management/systems, P&L analysis, VaR. MtM. Products include IR Swaps, FX options (FXO), IR options (Cap/floor)
2) Good understanding of derivatives trade lifecycle management including trade reconciliation, fixing and confirmations/settlements.
3) 5+ years of experience working with technology applications that supported derivatives trade lifecycle processes, including both in-house and vendor solutions (e.g. Calypso, Murex, ION).
4) 10+ years of experience as a business analyst
Nice-To-Have Skills:
• Understanding of initial margin fundamentals and knowledge
• Experience with Kafka streaming architecture, or any data lake architecture is a bonus
Soft Skills Required:
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize own work and lead workstreams.
Education & Certificates:
STEM degree (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, or Physical Sciences degree),
Candidates qualified in CFA would be preferred.
Best VS. Average Candidate:
-The best candidate will not only understand the specific need but also how these fits into the larger picture and if any related changes need to be made
– Having a holistic mindset system that they have supported in their previous organizations.
– 8+ years of Experience with communications with front (FO), middle (MO) and back office (BO) stakeholders.
Interview schedule:
1st round – In person preferred, virtual optional – HM – 30 mins (Must have skills/work experience/technical aspects and soft skills)
2nd round may depend (specific to financial knowledge)
*In person preferred on Wednesday and Friday