Business Analyst Fixed Income Trading

IFG - International Financial Group; Toronto; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG - International Financial Group is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support Fixed Income trading technology in a fully remote capacity. The role partners with traders, business stakeholders, Product Owners, and technology teams to deliver modern Fixed Income solutions across Front Office platforms.

You will lead analysis across multiple workstreams, translate needs into clear requirements, and define Epics and User Stories within an Agile framework.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Business Analyst in Capital Markets.
• Strong understanding of broker/dealer Fixed Income trading processes.
• Experience with front-office stakeholders and traders.
• Knowledge of electronic Fixed Income trading and platforms.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis and delivery across Front Office Fixed Income projects.
• Collaborate with traders and stakeholders to define needs and requirements.
• Work with Agile teams to define Epics and User Stories with acceptance criteria.
• Support QA including test planning and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with Product Owners, Project Managers, Technology teams and vendors.
• Track progress, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.
• Identify improvements to trading processes to create clear business value.
• Build relationships and work across multiple workstreams.
• Leverage AI and productivity tools to accelerate delivery.

Skills

Capital Markets

Fixed Income Trading

Agile Methodologies

Requirements Gathering

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Senior Business Analyst – Fixed Income Trading Technology

Location: Fully Remote

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with strong Fixed Income and Capital Markets experience to support Front Office Fixed Income projects. This role will partner closely with traders, business stakeholders, Product Owners, Project Managers, Technology teams, and external vendors to deliver solutions that modernize and enhance Fixed Income trading capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis and delivery activities across Front Office Fixed Income projects.
• Partner with traders and business stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into clear business requirements.
• Work with Agile development teams to define Epics, User Stories, acceptance criteria, and delivery priorities.
• Support QA, including test planning, execution, validation, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Project Managers, Technology teams, and vendors to drive successful delivery.
• Track and communicate project progress, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve trading processes and platforms while ensuring clear business value.
• Build strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders and operate independently across multiple workstreams.
• Leverage AI and productivity tools to improve efficiency and accelerate delivery.

Qualifications & Experience;

• 5+ years as a Business Analyst within Capital Markets
• Strong understanding of broker/dealer Fixed Income trading, including pricing, risk, RFQ, positions, inventory, clearing, settlement, and regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of electronic Fixed Income trading, trading venues, connectivity, and platform integration.
• Broad understanding of Fixed Income products, including Government bonds, SSAs, Corporates, Provincials/Municipals, Investment Grade, and High Yield.
• Proven experience working directly with Front Office stakeholders and traders.
• Strong Agile, requirements gathering, business analysis, and solution design experience.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Fixed income trading platforms; Interest Rate Derivatives experience is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment.

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