Business Analyst

Caspian One; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian financial institution is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to gather and document business requirements. The ideal candidate will have financial services experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to produce clear technical requirements. Proficiency in SQL and excellent communication abilities are essential. This role supports project delivery in various environments, emphasizing collaboration and analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst in financial services.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business and functional requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to define solutions.
• Support end-to-end project delivery in Agile or Waterfall.
• Conduct gap analysis and process mapping.

Skills

Experience as a BA or BSA in financial services

Understanding of IBOR

Multi-asset class experience

Proficiency in SQL

Excellent communication skills

Ability to drive deliverables

Tools

SQL

Excel

Access

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

We280re hiring an experienced Business Analyst / Business Systems Analyst to support initiatives within a leading Canadian financial institution. This role is ideal for someone with strong domain knowledge, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate business needs into clear technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse, and document business and functional requirements
• Work closely with business stakeholders, SMEs, and technical teams to define solutions
• Support end-to-end project delivery across Agile or Waterfall environments
• Conduct gap analysis, process mapping, and data analysis
• Assist in UAT planning, execution, and defect management
• Create BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and other project documentation

Must-Have Skills

• Proven experience as a BA or BSA in financial services
• Strong understanding of IBOR, portfolio management, payments,
• Experience working with multi-asset classes (e.g. equities, fixed income, FX, money markets)
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and Access
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and drive deliverables

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with asset mix strategies, trade execution, and risk analysis
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence)
• Technical background or ability to liaise with development teams