Product Manager / Business Systems Analyst – Derivatives

Effiqt; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a talented Product Manager / Business Systems Analyst specializing in derivatives. This exciting role involves analyzing and enhancing complex systems that support derivatives trading, ensuring regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. You will work closely with trading, risk, compliance, and technology teams to align business needs with technical execution. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will be pivotal in driving improvements and innovations in trading platforms. If you're passionate about finance and technology, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, or Engineering required.
• Strong knowledge of derivatives trading and trade life cycle essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to gather business requirements for derivatives trading.
• Manage product backlogs and lead implementations in trading platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in derivatives trading systems.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Knowledge of Derivatives Trading

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

FpML

XML

SQL

Python

Job description

Toronto, ON, Canada

Toronto, ON, Canada 7 days ago

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Manager / Business Systems Analyst (Derivatives) to serve as a critical bridge between trading operations, risk management, and technology. In this role, you will analyze, enhance, and support complex systems that facilitate derivatives trading.

You'll be instrumental in aligning business needs with technical execution while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence across derivatives platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of derivatives trading, including options, futures, and swaps.
• Strong understanding of the trade life cycle, from trade capture and confirmation to settlement and reconciliation.
• Proficient in FpML and XML messaging standards and integration use cases.
• In-depth familiarity with multiple derivatives asset classes, including Equities, Rates, Commodities, and Credit.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or enhancing derivatives trading systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Certifications such as CFA or FRM are highly preferred.
• Experience with SQL, Python, or similar scripting languages is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with trading, risk, compliance, and technology teams to gather and document business requirements related to derivatives trading.
• Manage product/system backlogs and lead end-to-end implementations and enhancements in trading platforms.
• Coordinate with development and QA teams to deliver and test system changes, upgrades, and new features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within derivatives trading systems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain documentation related to system processes, data flows, and integration points.
• Monitor performance and suggest improvements for scalability, automation, and compliance efficiency.

Additional Information

It's a long term contract role with work location: Toronto