Business System Analyst –GoldenSource Reference Data (Capital Markets)

Synechron; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a detail-oriented Business System Analyst with expertise in Capital Markets GoldenSource Reference Data. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate and scalable reference data for trading and compliance systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and a deep understanding of securities master data. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

15 days of paid annual leave

Comprehensive insurance plan

Flexible hybrid policy

RRSP with employer’s contribution

On-demand Udemy for Business access

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Capital Markets reference-data, specifically securities master and instrument data.
• Hands-on experience configuring, upgrading and supporting GoldenSource or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic reviews of GoldenSource implementation for securities master data.
• Collaborate with teams to identify gaps in current reference-data processes.
• Develop and execute test plans for platform upgrades and configuration changes.

Skills

SQL

Data Governance

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

GoldenSource

Informatica

MuleSoft

IBM DataStage

Git

Docker

Job description

Business System Analyst –GoldenSource Reference Data (Capital Markets)

Business System Analyst –GoldenSource Reference Data (Capital Markets)

This range is provided by Synechron. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$120,000.00/yr - CA$140,000.00/yr

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At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

We’re seeking a detail‑oriented Business System Analyst with deep Capital Markets GoldenSource Reference Data (Capital Markets) expertise. In this role, you will partner with front‑office, data governance and technology teams to define, source, curate and deliver critical reference data (e.g. instrument identifiers, legal‑entity data, product hierarchies) for trading, risk, compliance and reporting systems. Your combination of domain knowledge and technical acumen will ensure our reference‑data pipeline is accurate, complete and scalable.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Toronto, ON is CAD $120k - CAD $140k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Platform Assessment & Roadmap
• Conduct periodic reviews of our GoldenSource (or equivalent) implementation for securities master data.
• Evaluate vendor‑provided enhancement packs, patches and major version upgrades; recommend which to adopt based on business value, ROI and technical feasibility.
• Maintain a multi‑year roadmap for platform evolution, balancing stability with new feature adoption.
• Requirements Gathering & Analysis
• Collaborate with front‑office, middle‑office and operations teams to identify gaps in current reference‑data processes.
• Elicit and document functional and non‑functional requirements for platform enhancements (e.g. data model extensions, workflow automation, exception management).
• Translate business needs into detailed technical specifications and user stories.
• Technical Design & Integration
• Work with architects and developers to design integrations between GoldenSource, market‑data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.), downstream consumers and ETL/ESB layers.
• Define data‑mapping, transformation and business‑rule configurations within the platform’s workflow engine.
• Ensure high availability and performant B2B data delivery (APIs, file feeds, message queues).
• Testing, Deployment & Support
• Develop and execute test plans (unit, integration, regression and UAT) for platform upgrades and configuration changes.
• Coordinate cutover activities, rollback procedures and post‑go‑live support.
• Troubleshoot data‐quality issues and production incidents; lead root‑cause analysis and remediation.
• Data Governance & Quality
• Enforce reference‑data governance policies: stewardship assignments, data lineage documentation and KPI monitoring (completeness, accuracy, timeliness).
• Partner with data‑quality teams to define SLAs, exceptions‑handling workflows and reconciliation routines.
• Stakeholder Communication & Training
• Prepare executive‑level impact assessments, upgrade‑benefit analyses and status dashboards.
• Conduct training sessions, workshops and update user documentation on new features and best practices.

Requirements:

• 8+ years in Capital Markets reference‑data, specifically securities master and instrument data.
• In‑depth understanding of identifiers (ISIN, CUSIP, FIGI, SEDOL), corporate actions and product taxonomies.
• Hands‑on experience configuring, upgrading and supporting GoldenSource (or similar golden‑source platform: Alveo, SunGard MDM, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of platform modules: data model, workflow engine, certification, business rules and distribution services.
• Proficient in SQL and relational data modeling.
• Familiarity with middleware/ETL tools (Informatica, MuleSoft, IBM DataStage) and API frameworks (REST/SOAP).
• Solid grasp of version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines and virtualization/containerization (Docker).
• Excellent problem‑solving and process‑optimization mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication: able to distill complex technical topics for business audiences.

Preferred, but not required:

• Prior experience with B2B data‐delivery protocols (SFTP/SCP, MQ, FIX).
• Scripting expertise (Python, Shell) for automation and data‐validation routines.
• Exposure to cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Certifications in GoldenSource, CBIP or CDMP.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

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