Senior Business Analyst – Repo Trading

MSZ Systems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MSZ Systems is looking for a Senior Business Analyst specializing in Capital Markets to enhance trading operations and collaborate with various teams. Preferred candidates will have over 10 years of experience and a strong understanding of repo trading and collateral management within a hybrid working model.

The role involves providing application support, facilitating process improvements, and ensuring successful production rollouts in downtown Toronto.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Business Analysis experience, preferably within Capital Markets.
• 2–3+ years supporting Repo trading systems in a sell-side environment.
• Strong understanding of repo trading, collateral management, settlements, and trade lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide business and application support for trading platforms and related processes.
• Collaborate with front-office, operations, risk, finance, and technology teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in the delivery of process improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Repo trading

Tools

Bloomberg

Broadridge

Calypso

BondOne

Python

Excel VBA

Job description

Senior Business Analyst – Capital Markets

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)

Duration: 6-month contract with potential extension

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support a Capital Markets technology and trading environment. This role will partner closely with business and technology stakeholders to support trading operations, system enhancements, vendor integrations, and production support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide business and application support for trading platforms and related processes
• Collaborate with front‑office, operations, risk, finance, and technology teams to resolve issues and answer inquiries
• Participate in the delivery of process improvements and system enhancements
• Support testing, validation, and implementation of new vendor functionality
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful production rollouts
• Assist with system upgrades, infrastructure changes, and application validation activities
• Build strong relationships with business users, technology teams, and external vendors

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Business Analysis experience, preferably within Capital Markets
• 2–3+ years supporting Repo trading systems in a sell-side environment
• Strong understanding of repo trading, collateral management, settlements, and trade lifecycle processes
• Experience working with trading and post-trade platforms
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Experience with fixed income and interest rate products
• Exposure to platforms such as Bloomberg, Broadridge, Calypso, BondOne, or similar trading systems
• Python, Excel VBA, or productivity tool development experience

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid model with two days onsite per week in downtown Toronto