Junior Business Analyst

Title : Business Analyst  – Junior

Start/End Dates: 6 Months

Work Location: TORONTO, ON

Must-Have Skills:
•           4-5 years of related work experience, ideally in a similar, enterprise-level environment
•           Strong working knowledge of OTC derivatives (what they are comprised of, how to evaluate them, how they work, etc.)
•           Working Knowledge of ISDA CSA agreements
•           Working experience with collateral management processes
•           Familiar with established process analysis and improvement tools
•           Familiar with products, operations and market practices as relates to collateral management
•           Solid knowledge of testing strategies, test plans and execution
•           Working Experience with Excel (using macros, v-lookups, etc.) as well as other Microsoft Suite technologies

Nice-to-Have Skills:
•           Experience working with Calypso
•           CFA Designation (either one in hand, or in the process of working towards one)

Soft Skills:
•           Excellent communication skills, both oral and especially written (the bulk of communications with internal and external parties will be over email)
•           Ability to, and a willingness to learn
•           Ability to meet tight deadlines
•           Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to analyze a component or components of a process to optimize system functionality
•           Team Player and a willingness to work with a team often

Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree is highly preferred

Interview Process:
2 rounds, in person, 30 minutes/each. First round will be with the hiring manager, the second round being with the hiring manager and his immediate superior.