Business Systems Analyst/Capital Markets

Job Description

  • Contractor
  • Anywhere

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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Business Systems Analyst/Capital Markets. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex derivative workflows, support the development of trading systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable technology platforms that support trading, risk, and compliance functions.

Pay rate range (CAD): $65.22/hr – $78.26/hr

Responsibilities

Analyze complex OTC derivatives workflows and gather detailed business and functional requirements
Develop high-quality business and technical documentation, including BRDs, FRDs, and user stories
Support solution design by evaluating options, validating technical feasibility, and refining non-functional requirements
Collaborate with architects, developers, and product owners to design and implement scalable solutions
Perform data analysis using SQL, validate data mappings, and contribute to API integration specifications (REST/JSON)
Support UAT planning, execution, and post-implementation validation, including troubleshooting and defect resolution
Build strong partnerships with Trading, Risk, Operations, Compliance, and QA teams
Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders
Assist in the analysis of production issues and evaluate their impact to support ongoing improvements
Work closely within a hybrid team environment, contributing to project success across multiple asset classes
Desired Skill-Set

At least 4-5 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst in Capital Markets
Proven expertise in OTC derivatives and full trade lifecycle management
Strong SQL and Excel skills for data analysis, mapping, and validation
Experience creating detailed requirements, acceptance criteria, and test scenarios
Hands-on UAT support and defect analysis capabilities
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Financial institutional experience and understanding of capital markets processes
Nice to Have

Knowledge of FpML, FIX, REST APIs, and JSON
Python skills for data analysis and automation
Experience with derivatives platforms such as Murex or Calypso
Data visualization expertise using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), Jira, and Confluence
Regulatory reporting knowledge (Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II, UMR, DTCC)