Capital Markets - Business Analyst (IT)

Nexus Systems Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology provider in Toronto is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to lead business requirements analysis for a payment modernization project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in capital markets, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in project management tools. This role offers the opportunity to drive significant business transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst.
• 5 years of Cap Markets Experience.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and documentation of business requirements for the payment modernization project.
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Business Analysis

Capital Markets

Payment Systems Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Typical Day in Role

• Lead the analysis and documentation of business requirements for the payment modernization project.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and validate requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure successful project delivery.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business units to ensure seamless integration and implementation of the new payments platform.
• Conduct gap analysis and propose solutions to bridge identified gaps.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide training to end-users.

Must Have Skills

• 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst
• 5 years Cap Markets Experience
• Knowledge of payment systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with JIRA, Visio, PPT, SOP creation, management control implementation

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership & delivery skillsets with capital markets within the settlements space
• Effectively manage deliverables, lead discussions in the absence of BAU stakeholders & take back decisions for BAU leads to opine on
• Proven experience in leading complex projects and driving business transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice-To-Have Skills

• ISO Knowledge is an asset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.