Business System Analyst, Capital Markets
At a glance
Mid-level Investment & Corporate Development role at Alithya. Toronto · full-time · CA$80,000–CA$130,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Map front- and middle-office requirements across derivatives, fixed income, equities and money market products
- Coordinate with trading, risk and operations teams so their systems work together
- Turn business needs into detailed functional specifications for IT and development teams
- Find process gaps, support system rollouts and enhancements, and take part in user acceptance testing
- Track capital markets trends, regulatory changes and relevant practices
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, finance, business or a related field
- Five to seven years in business analysis, including at least one year with capital markets front and middle offices
- Experience with financial software platforms and business analysis methods
- Proficient English, with strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a business analyst who has worked with capital markets front- and middle-office teams and can collaborate across trading, risk, operations and technology. The position is hybrid in Toronto.
From the employer
Ontario region pay information
The salary range for this position in Ontario is $80,000 to $130,000. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills and competencies, and unique qualifications.
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Your role, your impact
As a Business System Analyst, Capital Markets, you’ll work closely with various stakeholders to analyze, document and optimize business processes and systems related to derivative products.
Your day-to-day
- Analyze and document business requirements for front- and middle-office processes across multiple asset classes, including but not limited to derivatives, fixed income, equities and money market products;
- Collaborate with trading, risk and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of systems;
- Develop detailed business and functional specifications, ensuring alignment with business objectives;
- Conduct gap analysis and identify areas for process improvement and optimization;
- Support the implementation of new systems and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations;
- Work with IT and development teams to ensure accurate translation of business requirements into technical solutions;
- Participate in the testing and validation of new systems, including user acceptance testing (UAT);
- Keep abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes and best practices in capital markets.
Keys to your success
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, finance, business or a related field;
- 5 to 7 years of experience as a business analyst;
- Minimum 1 year of experience working as a business analyst with the front and middle office for capital markets;
- Experience with financial software systems and platforms;
- Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
Extra edge
- Advanced degree or certification in finance or business analysis;
- Proven experience working with SQL, including querying, data analysis, and troubleshooting;
- Experience with regulatory requirements and compliance in the capital market;
- Familiarity with project management practices and tools.
Language skills
- English: Proficient