Business Analyst

Synechron; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Business Analyst with 8+ years in capital markets. The role involves analyzing business processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and performing data analysis. The ideal candidate should hold a CFA certification and possess advanced SQL skills. Competitive salary of CAD $120K - CAD $130K with comprehensive benefits including flexible hybrid policy and annual leave.

Benefits

15 days paid annual leave

Comprehensive insurance plan

Flexible hybrid policy

RRSP with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst in capital or fixed markets.
• Strong knowledge of equities and fixed income, both securities and derivatives.
• Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes within capital markets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Perform data analysis and create reports to support decision-making.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CFA certification

Master’s degree in Finance or related

Job description

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in capital or fixed markets to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in business analysis, with a focus on capital markets. The candidate should also have expertise in SQL and hold a CFA/FRM/QRM certification.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Mississauga, ON is CAD $120K - CAD$130K/year & benefits (see below)

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, systems, and data within the capital or fixed markets domain.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications and user stories.
• Perform data analysis and create detailed reports to support decision-making processes.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and propose solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute project plans.

Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in SQL for data analysis and querying.
• CFA certification is required.
• Master’s degrees in Finance, Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Mathematical Finance or Computational Finance may be substituted for certifications.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the capital or fixed markets industry.
• Strong knowledge of equities and fixed income, both securities and derivatives. Other capital markets product knowledge, such as FX, commodities, is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements is desirable.

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience working in Agile project management environments.
• Knowledge of trading systems and platforms related to Fixed Income products.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.