Senior Business Systems Analyst

CIRO / OCRI; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance based bonus

Employer paid Health Benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

Paid flex days

Job summary

CIRO / OCRI is looking for a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join their dynamic IT BA and QA team in Calgary, Alberta. In this critical role, you will link business objectives with technical solutions, engaging in requirements gathering, system analysis, and implementation of application solutions.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in capital markets, along with strong communication and analytical skills. A competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in capital markets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with FIX protocol for order flow.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document requirements for technical solutions.
• Create functional specifications to support stakeholders.
• Assist in User Acceptance Testing and user training.

Skills

Experience as a BA/BSA

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of FIX Protocol

Data mapping and reporting tools

Education

University degree or college certification in Business, Information Systems

Tools

Power BI

SQL Server

MS Office

Azure DevOps

Job description

The Senior Business Systems Analyst is part of a dynamic IT BA and QA team, serving as a key link between business objectives and technical solutions. They will deliver and support application solutions for multiple internal clients by engaging in requirements gathering, system analysis, solution design, and implementation.

Core Responsibilities

• Ownership of requirements and solution execution
• Drive requirements discovery using multiple methods (document review, workshops, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, others); define, analyze and document requirements
• Work with stakeholders to define requirements and provide guidance/research throughout the delivery cycle
• Create functional specifications and materials to support other stakeholders (e.g., Development, QA, Operations and support, Connectivity, etc.)
• Work in a matrix environment with business, project management, development and QA teams to facilitate solution delivery and issue resolution
• Assist in User Acceptance Testing and user training sessions
• Assist in the creation of training materials and support documentation
• Manage and maintain business applications through continued operational support – acting as a business advocate within the technology organization; includes production support and ongoing enhancements
• Perform data analysis for various reports or ad‑hoc queriesWork on several projects and production support activities by setting priorities and multi‑tasking
• Evaluate, plan, and implement improvements in development processes and practices

Must-Haves

• Requires 7+ years of experience as a BA/BSA, preferably in the capital markets domain
• University degree or college certification in Business, Information Systems
• Canadian Securities Course and/or equivalent knowledge
• Experience with databases, data mapping, and query & reporting tools
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with open and clear communication of thoughts and ideas
• Ability to participate in tactical and strategic planning exercises, confirming delivery priorities and capabilities
• Solid analytical, planning, negotiating and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience with FIX protocol for order flow and allocations
• In-depth knowledge of FIX Protocol and work with marketplaces and vendors to define specifications for FIX or other proprietary integrations
• Ability to juggle many evolving priorities
• Aptitude for training and onboarding new personnel
• Skilled with MS Office suite of products, Visio, and Azure DevOps
• Skilled with data analysis and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, SQL Server, and advanced Excel functions
• Ability to write and understand SQL queries
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools and DevOps methodologies will be highly beneficial

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience with systems integrations involving trades, messaging protocols and mapping of attributes
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, understanding and experience working with financial products and markets
• Knowledge of trading products in equities, fixed income, crypto, futures and options markets
• Experience with CRM systems e.g. Dynamics 365
• Experience in programming would be an added advantage

What we offer

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Performance based bonus
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one
• Defined contribution pension plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment
• Paid flex days and sick days
• Vacation days
• Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations

Equal Employment Opportunity – CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.