Business Analyst - Trade Life Cycle

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; South Frontenac; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada is seeking a Business Analyst for an 8-month hybrid contract. The role involves overseeing projects for Trade Life Cycle support, ensuring compliance with regulations, and improving operational efficiency. Candidates should possess over 5 years of experience in business analysis and strong technical skills, particularly in SQL and Excel. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes directly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Business Analyst, with experience in solution implementation.
• 3+ years in banking or capital markets operations.
• Strong technical skills in SQL, VBA, Access, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing projects related to Trade Life Cycle support.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Developing process solutions to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Process mapping

Analysis techniques

Negotiation

Influence

Technical skills

Tools

SQL

VBA

Access

Excel

Job description

Our client, a Top 5 Bank in Canada, is looking to hire a Business Analyst for their team for an initial 8-month contract. This role is currently hybrid, requiring 6 days per month in Toronto.

Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing projects related to Trade Life Cycle support and assisting with the T+1 implementation project.
• Contributing to the overall success of the Middle Office by ensuring specific goals, plans, and initiatives are executed and delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives.
• Ensuring all activities comply with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
• Providing Trade Life Cycle support, trade administration, onboarding/offboarding, enablement, compliance monitoring, reconciliation oversight, and client services.
• Identifying, initiating, researching, and developing process solutions across the MO business lines to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with prior solution implementation and process improvement.
• 3+ years of experience in banking or capital markets operations.
• Knowledge and experience with process mapping and analysis techniques.
• Strong technical skills, including experience in SQL, VBA, Access, Excel, and a solid understanding of operational processes.
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and interact professionally with a diverse group of Front Office Users, QAs, Developers, and SMEs.

If you are qualified and interested in discussing this role in more detail, please submit your resume to Spencer Young at [e-mail].