Senior Business Analyst

Title: Senior Business Analyst
Duration: 12 months
Location: Downtown Toronto (Hybrid – up to 4 days in the office)

Responsibilities:
• Requirements Gathering & Analysis – Collaborating with business stakeholders and project teams to understand functional and technical requirements for the new derivatives platform
• Documentation Development – Creating comprehensive requirement specifications, #process documentation, and technical guides that translate complex requirements into clear, actionable information
• User Guides & Training Materials – Developing end-user #documentation and training resources to support smooth adoption of the new system
• Runbook Creation – Preparing operational procedures and step-by-step guides for system maintenance, troubleshooting, and day-to-day operations
• Stakeholder Communication – Acting as a bridge between business teams and technical teams, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
• Project Support – Providing ongoing documentation and analytical support to ensure the strategic initiative stays on track

Must Have:
Professional Experience
• 3-5+ years as a Business Analyst ideally within financial services or technology projects.
• #Financial Services Background – Experience in fund administration, derivatives trading, or related financial operations
• #Documentation & Process Mapping – Proven ability to create clear, comprehensive documentation including requirements specifications, process flows, user guides, and operational procedures.
• Project Collaboration – Experience working cross-functionally with business teams, technical architects, developers, and operations to translate requirements into deliverables.
• Bachelor’s degree in #Business, #Finance, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• #Derivatives or Financial Systems Knowledge (preferred) – Industry-specific certifications or demonstrated expertise in derivatives trading, fund accounting, or settlement processes

Nice-to-have
• Derivatives #Platform Experience – Familiarity with existing or legacy derivatives systems, trading platforms, or settlement processes provides understanding for migration requirements.
• #Fund Administration System Knowledge – Experience with fund accounting software, #NAV calculations, or portfolio management systems demonstrates deeper industry expertise.
• Change Management Experience – Background in managing system implementations or organizational change initiatives.
• User Acceptance Testing (#UAT) Leadership
• #Trading or Operations Background – Hands-on experience in derivatives trading, operations, or settlement teams provides practical insight into end-user needs.

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📩 Interested? Send me a message on LinkedIn or email your resume to gautam.pathak@randstad.ca learn more!