Lead Business Analyst

Virtusa; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a skilled Lead Business Analyst to support intraday trade processing in Toronto. This role demands over 6 years of experience in Capital Markets or Investment Banking. Candidates should have strong SQL skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively with both business and technology stakeholders. The ideal candidate will analyze business requirements, design data flows, and collaborate with various teams to enhance capital markets processes. A dynamic and detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst within Capital Markets or Investment Banking.
• Strong knowledge of Capital Markets products, including Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and FX.
• Proficient in SQL for data analysis and validation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a bridge between business users, operations, and technology teams.
• Analyze and document business requirements and functional specifications.
• Work closely with trading desks and operations for capital markets processes.

Skills

Capital Markets Knowledge

SQL Skills

Agile / Scrum Experience

Data Mapping

Gap Analysis

Tools

Murex

Calypso

Job description

Job Description - Lead Business Analyst (CREQ238445)

Job Description

Lead Business Analyst - ( CREQ238445 )

Description

Description Lead Business Analyst Primary skills 6+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst within Capital Markets or Investment Banking. Strong knowledge of Capital Markets products (Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, FX, etc.). Hands-on experience with Intraday Trade Processing, Front-to-Back trade flows, and Trade Lifecycle. Strong SQL skills for data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting. Proven experience in data mapping, gap analysis, and process documentation. Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments. Secondary skills Experience with platforms such as Murex, Calypso or similar trading systems Familiarity with Market Data, Risk, and Regulatory Reporting workflows. Background in technology-driven capital markets transformations (e.g., intraday risk, trade enrichment, data migration). Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. JD Role Lead Business Analyst About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Intraday Business Systems Analyst (BSA) with strong Capital Markets experience to support front-to-back trading and intraday processes. The ideal candidate will possess deep product knowledge across capital market instruments, strong technical proficiency (especially in SQL and data mapping), and the ability to interact effectively with both business and technology stakeholders. What You ll Do 1) Act as a bridge between business users, operations, and technology teams for intraday trade processing and capital markets initiatives. 2) Analyze and document business requirements, functional specifications, and data mappings for intraday workflows. 3) Work closely with trading desks, risk management, and operations to understand and enhance capital markets processes (e.g., trade capture, position management, settlements). 4) Design and validate data flows between front, middle, and back-office systems. 5) Perform detailed SQL-based data analysis to support reconciliation, data validation, and troubleshooting. 6) Support UAT planning, test case creation, and execution for intraday trade processing systems. 7) Collaborate with developers and architects to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical design. 8) Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders provide polished documentation and presentations as needed. Required Skills & Experience 1) 6+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst within Capital Markets or Investment Banking. 2) Strong knowledge of Capital.