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Business Analyst

Post Date

Nov 21, 2022

Location

Toronto,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

M5X1A0
Canada
Jul 16, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Business Analyst (BA)

Req #

TOR-587380

Pay Rate

$52 - $78 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

* Project: Enhancements to the CCR platform to improve exposure accuracy (MBS Pricer, Security Borrow and Lend product improvements)

* Lead new initiatives end-to-end: Requirements elicitation in partnership with stakeholders; Solution design in consultation with technology partners (in-house and vendor); develop test strategy and test plan and perform User Acceptance test to ensure business and analytic requirements are correctly implemented

* Consult with stakeholders (front office, middle office, back office, credit) to understand the changes required; Ensure risk platforms used for risk capture are current and internally consistent; translate business requirements into development tasks, and ensure alignment of priorities

* Participate in the implementation process to ensure proper and timely implementation of system enhancements

* Manage the relationships with clients across the organization as well as with the vendor;

* Assist in the documentation of procedures, control processes, and policies relevant to internal controls.



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Required Skills & Experience

* MBA or Masters in Finance or similar

* Bachelors in a technical field (Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics) coupled with CFA or FRM will be considered

* Minimum of 5 years of BA experience within Capital Markets (in depth knowledge of financial products such as OTC derivatives, security financing)

* Hands on experience in manual testing (test case design to ensure coverage and execution)

* Excellent oral and written Communication Skills as they need to interact with all levels in the management hierarchy (developer, Project Manager, VP, Director)

* Strong proficiency with Excel (used in manual testing and for daily reporting)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Understanding of SFT products and pricing (e.g. MBS, security borrow and lending, total return swaps within derivatives, debt equity, bonds, etc.) is preferable

* Knowledge of scripting and automation (Excel VBA, Python, Perl, C#)

* Broad understanding and experience with risk management methodologies, preferably in Counterparty Credit Risk

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.