Business Services Capital Markets Business Analyst

Desjardins Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial cooperative is seeking a Business Services Capital Markets Business Analyst to analyze client needs and support projects within Capital Markets. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in business analysis, knowledge of capital markets, and fluency in both French and English. This role offers hybrid work arrangements and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience as a business analyst in capital markets.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Advanced proficiency in English for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client needs and business processes to ensure alignment.
• Prepare and present clear business deliverables.
• Document the FX activity lifecycle and support project assessments.

Skills

Business analysis

Communication

Capital markets knowledge

Client need assessment

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Trading platforms

Job description

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Business Services Capital Markets Business Analyst

Apply remote type The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work locations Montréal time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R2510247

The Capital Markets Solutions Department, part of the Business Services sector, is seeking a business analyst with experience in capital markets to support projects within Capital Markets. In this role, the analyst will assess internal client needs to design and build business and ITsolutions. They will help coordinate and implement development initiatives and ITpatches, as well as contribute to foundational solution design for various desks, including foreign exchange (FX), and address regulatory and operational requirements. They will work closely with the project sponsor, project manager, architects, the product owner and ITteams to ensure smooth project execution. More specifically, they will be required to:

• Analyze client needs and business processes to ensure alignment with organizational objectives

• Collaborate with internal teams to understand their foreign exchange (FX) requirements

• Prepare and present clear, concise business deliverables to key players (front office, middle office, back office, Finance), including the target operating model, business requirements with use cases, impacted processes, implementation strategy and traceability matrix

• Document the FX activity life cycle: sales, trading, pricing, risk hedging, and inventory and account management

• Support the assessment of the feasibility, design and execution phases of projects by building needs registers, drafting RFIs and RFPs, defining roles and responsibilities, and identifying risks and key players

• Ensure alignment and integration with the ITecosystem and architectural standards

• Develop and maintain unit testing strategies

• Participate in agile ceremonies and help enhance solutions and systems

• Identify and document opportunities to improve work methods and processes

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• A minimum of sixyears of relevant experience as a business analyst delivering business solutions in the capital markets sector, with a focus on foreign exchange (FX) and FX derivatives

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Experience in leading focused business discussions that drive concrete decisions

• Knowledge of French is required

• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

• Expertise in managing end-to-end business solutions, including trading platforms, position and inventory management, valuation, settlement, accounting and risk

• Skilled in communicating effectively with executive key players, ensuring transparency around issues, decisions and project progress

• Demonstrated ability to take a proactive approach by consistently preparing structured agendas and clear action plans for meetings

• Proficiency in collaborating with IT and agile teams

Ambiguity, Interpersonal Savvy, Stakeholders

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Job Family

Administration (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-08-8

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About us

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance.

Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.