Business Analyst

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a skilled Business Analyst for a 7.5-month contract in Toronto. The role includes analyzing data, supporting risk management efforts, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like SQL, Python, and Excel.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets and risk management.
• In-depth verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data, support maintenance of key risk indicators.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, offer data management solutions.
• Develop reports and support training on risk data management.

Skills

SQL Queries

Python

Excel

Reporting & Analytics

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to join our client.

Contract Period: 7.5 months with potential to extend or convert

Pay Rate: Starting from $30 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Location Type: Hybrid; in office Wed and Thurs

Business Hours: Monday to Friday; 9 AM to 5 PM

Job Responsibilities

• Executes and organizes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient scheduled and ad hoc processes.
• Supports the maintenance, monitoring, and measurement of key risk indicators (requires attention to detail) to internal & external stakeholders.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzes data and highlights significant information including variances, trends, and opportunities; escalates as required. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of analytical and data management solutions.
• Works with various data owners to discover and select available data sources from internal sources and external vendors (e.g. lending system, external credit rating system) to fulfill analytical needs.
• Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Supports the development of tools and delivery of training focused on awareness and understanding of key data elements used in risk data management.
• Participates in the design, implementation and management of core business processes to ensure the accuracy of risk data.
• Supports the maintenance of operational procedures and processes related to teams’ mandates and functionalities.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountability may be assigned as needed.
  
  

Experience & Qualification Requirements

• Typically, 1 to 3 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of graduate education and experience
• Adequate knowledge of capital markets trading products, and market risk measures
• Strong Knowledge of SQL Queries & Relational Databases
• Strong Knowledge of coding in data related programing languages such as Python
• Intermediate to Advanced level Excel skills
• Knowledge of reporting & analytics concepts and applications such as PowerBI or Tableau
• Testing and change management related experience
• Knowledge of risk management theory, processes and portfolio management
• Verbal and written communication skills - In-depth
• Ability to work collaboratively - In-depth
• ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS****
  
  

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.