Senior Business Analyst Lead- Capital Markets

IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis); Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent business analysis institute in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Business Analyst with over 10 years of experience, particularly in Capital Markets. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing data governance, and ensuring project deliverables align with business goals. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with expertise in data management tools like Hadoop and Tableau, are essential. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work on impactful data projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in Capital Markets.
• Strong experience managing data control frameworks and data governance.
• Familiarity with Agile project management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Elicit and document requirements for complex projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define functional specifications.
• Facilitate workshops and present project updates.

Skills

Data Management Expertise

Business & Technical Communication

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree

Master's degree

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

Hive

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with a proven track record in leading projects within the Capital Markets domain. This role will involve working on large-scale big data platform projects, where you will be responsible for implementing and overseeing end to end project implementation. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in data management, specifically within capital markets, and experience in driving high-impact data initiatives that directly impact business outcomes.

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that project goals, timelines, and data requirements are clearly defined and met. You will play a key role in the successful implementation of data solutions, ensuring that data quality, governance, and business needs are effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for complex projects related to cash security trading, settlement, margin, OTC, and exception management.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into clear and concise functional specifications.
• Work with technology teams to design and implement solutions that meet business requirements, ensuring alignment with overall architecture and data governance principles.
• Develop and execute test cases using a test-driven development approach.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and presentations to communicate project updates and gather feedback.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of data controls and governance frameworks.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of existing capital markets systems.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in capital markets and data management.
• Define, manage, and track data project timelines. Work closely with project managers to ensure milestones are met and project deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement data lake architectures, ensuring that data is accurately ingested, processed, stored, and made available for analytics purposes. Help define the structure and flow of data to and from the data platform.
• Provide detailed reports on data quality metrics, project status, and any risks or issues. Analyze data trends, performance, and project outcomes to drive actionable insights.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 3 years focused on projects in the Capital Markets domain (e.g., trading systems, portfolio management, risk management, derivatives, equities, exception mgmt, OTC).

Data Management Expertise:

• Strong experience in implementing data control frameworks, data governance policies, and managing data accuracy within large data environments such as data lakes and big data projects.

Project Management & Timelines:

• Proven experience managing data projects, working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of key milestones and meeting business requirements.

Business & Technical Communication:

• Excellent ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders and translate business needs into actionable technical requirements.

Data Quality & Accuracy:

• Proven ability to define and enforce data quality standards, including methods for identifying and correcting data issues to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Tools & Technologies:

• Familiarity with data management tools, big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, Hive), and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Knowledge of data integration techniques, ETL processes, and data visualization.

Stakeholder Management:

• Strong ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring that business needs are met while aligning with technical capabilities and timelines.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and solve complex data-related issues, providing innovative solutions to data challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

Agile Methodology:

• Experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with Agile project management frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

Certifications:

Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) are a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Business Analysis / Client Services

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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