Business Analyst

Luxoft; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Business Analyst to work on a global strategic technology platform. The role involves data analysis, creating business requirements, and collaborating with IT and operations partners. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL skills and a background in financial markets.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Business Analyst.
• Strong background in financial reference data and capital markets.
• Experience with SDLC methodologies like Waterfall and Agile.

Responsibilities

• Create Business and Function Requirements.
• Work closely with IT, PM, and Operations partners.
• Develop Interfaces and Web GUI / API.

Skills

Data analysis

Data mapping

SQL

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Excel

Visio

JIRA

Job description

This Execution BA Team works on a global strategic technology platform - Global Corporate Action Event Repository. Major Tasks Involve - Processing Vendor Data Feeds & Internal Upstream Client Data, Mapping Data, Analyzing and Researching Data, Working on Swift Messages, User Interface, Data Publishing to downstream client (via Cloud, custom publisher) as XML / Reports, Rules & governance, Audit, Compliance. Coverage, Accuracy and Timeliness of Information are the key drivers. Client and User Requirements drives the Product Roadmap. Team is spread around globally in multiple locations.

Responsibilities

Create Business and Function Requirements

Data Mining and Transformation

Work closely with IT, PM and Operations partners

Develop Interfaces

Web GUI / API

Work with Data Providers Vendors (Internal & External)

Define EPICs and User Stories based on Client Requirements

Work with Stakeholders

Documentation and User Training

Skills

Must have

Working experience of 6 years min. as Business Analyst

Strong background in financial reference data and capital markets

Strong SQL knowledge required (able to query data, analyze and troubleshooting)

Strong Data analysis and data mapping skills

College degree, specialized training or equivalent work experience

Data Oriented with an excellent attention to detail

Experience / understanding of business process reengineering and business modeling concepts, systems development lifecycle

Must possess good communication skills with the ability to be assertive

Strong analytical skills and writing skills, to include solid experience in writing functional and technical specifications

Experience utilizing various SDLC methodologies like Waterfall, Agile (JIRA etc.)

Comprehensive knowledge of the Testing Lifecycle with SIT, UAT, and Production

Understanding of Data Vendor / Data Source Hierarchy for Golden Copy

Nice to have

Experience working with major securities indicative data providers (like Bloomberg, Reuters, IDC, Markit)

Project lead experience

Experience working closely with IT Project managers and development teams

Knowledge of MS Excel, Visio

• Experience with vendor product implementation

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