Senior Business Analyst – Front Office Transformation

Global Technical Talent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech staffing firm is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in Toronto to lead an investment platform transformation program. This role involves documenting requirements for the Aladdin implementation, redesigning workflows for efficiency, and collaborating with various teams to drive successful adoption. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of business analysis experience and expertise in front office processes. A hybrid work model is available with competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

401(k) Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• 6+ years of business analysis experience with strong knowledge of front office processes.
• 3+ years delivering investment technology transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Document business and functional requirements for the Aladdin platform implementation.
• Lead workshops to capture current vs. future-state processes.

Skills

Strong analytical and documentation skills

Workflow and process redesign expertise

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to bridge business and technology teams effectively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or Engineering

Tools

BlackRock Aladdin

Bloomberg

Job description

Senior Business Analyst – Front Office Transformation

Alternate Job Titles

• Investment Technology Business Analyst
• Front Office Systems Analyst
• Business Analyst – Aladdin Implementation
• Capital Markets Business Analyst
• Trading & Investment Workflow Analyst

Location: Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: C$80 – C$100/hour
• Shift/Hours: Monday – Friday, core business hours

Job Summary

The Senior Business Analyst will play a key role in a multi-year investment platform transformation program, modernizing technology, data, and workflows across investment, operations, and finance. The focus will be on implementing the Aladdin platform to streamline processes, increase scalability, and improve decision-making. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in front office functions, investment workflows, and transformation delivery within capital markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with front office SMEs to document business and functional requirements for the Aladdin platform implementation
• Lead workshops to capture current vs. future-state processes and redesign workflows for efficiency
• Deliver clear business requirement specifications to guide solution design, testing, and reporting
• Collaborate with project management, change management, and training teams to drive successful adoption
• Track project milestones, risks, and dependencies, providing timely updates to stakeholders

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or Engineering (CFA or similar designation an asset)
• 6+ years of business analysis experience, with strong knowledge of front office processes (order management, trade execution, lifecycle events) across equities, fixed income, ETDs, OTCs, and FX
• 3+ years delivering investment technology transformation projects (Aladdin, CRD, Bloomberg, or similar)

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Workflow and process redesign expertise
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to bridge business and technology teams effectively

Preferred Skills

• Experience with BlackRock Aladdin platform
• Background in capital markets technology transformations
• Familiarity with change management and training support

Additional Skills

• Detail-oriented problem solver
• Skilled at engaging stakeholders across investment and technology teams
• Strong project tracking and reporting discipline

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Fund

About the Client

The client is undergoing a front office technology transformation, upgrading investment platforms and workflows to ensure scalability, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across their operations. This is a strategic, multi-year initiative with direct impact on trading and investment processes.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and tech firms, as well as leading life sciences, utility, and retail organizations across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number & Hashtags

Job ID: 25-26413
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