Capital Markets – Business Analyst – IT – 5

Job Description

Position:- Capital Markets – Business Analyst – IT – 5
Location:- Toronto, ON
Job Type:- Contract

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.