Senior Business Systems Analyst

CIRO / OCRI; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Business Systems Analyst in a full-time, fixed-term role that supports the dynamic IT BA and QA team. You'll be pivotal in bridging business objectives and technical solutions, engaging in requirements gathering, analysis, and delivery of application solutions for internal clients. Ideal candidates are experienced banking professionals proficient in data analysis and team collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Employer-paid health benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid flex days and vacation days

Paid continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a BA/ BSA, preferably in finance/capital markets domain.
• Canadian Securities Course and/or equivalent knowledge is necessary.
• Skilled with data analysis and business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of requirements and solution execution.
• Drive requirements discovery through various methods.
• Assist in User Acceptance Testing and user training sessions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Education

University degree or college certification in Business, Information Systems

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Azure DevOps

Power BI

SQL Server

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Position Title: Senior Business Systems Analyst

Department: Information Technology

Location: Toronto

Status: Fixed term, Full-time - 12 months (Hybrid)

Day in the life of:

The selected candidate will join 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 multiple 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 queries
• Work on several projects and production support activities by setting priorities and multi-tasking
• Evaluate, plan, and implement improvements in development processes and practices
  
  
  

Key Skills and Competencies:

Must-Haves

• Requires 7+ years of experience as a BA/ BSA, preferably in finance/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
• Ability to juggle many evolving priorities
• Aptitude for training and onboarding of 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 and understanding and experience working with financial products and markets
• Knowledge of trade life cycle, FIX protocol, and listed derivatives
• 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.
  
  
  

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO):

Our purpose and our impact:With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career: protecting our future.

Culture and Working Environment:

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward-thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best.

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.

Our Commitment: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.

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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