Sr. Business Analyst/Repo Trading (Sell-Side)

BeachHead; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst focused on Repo Trading located in Toronto, Ontario. This pivotal role requires analytical expertise to support Global Repo trading teams and ensure smooth operations across business and technology teams.

Key responsibilities include providing daily support, responding to inquiries from various departments, and assisting rollout of new vendor functionalities. Relevant experience in repo trading systems and strong analytical skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in Repo trading in a sell-side environment.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end Repo trading processes.
• Experience with outright bond trading and Interest Rate derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support for Repo trading desks.
• Respond to inquiries across various departments.
• Support enhancements to existing processes.
• Assist with vendor functionality rollout and validations.

Skills

Repo trading systems experience

Knowledge of inventory and collateral management

Good understanding of settlements

Proficiency in Python and Excel/VBA

Tools

Bondfire

Broadridge FinPro/Impact/SFCM

Bloomberg TOMS

FIS BondOne

Calypso

Anvil

Apex

Job description

Are you ready to help global repo trading teams resolve complex issues and deliver timely enhancements? Apply Now!

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Sr. Business Analyst/Repo Trading (Sell‑Side) to provide day‑to‑day analytical support and partner with business and technology teams across Global Markets to ensure smooth operations for repo trading processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support for Global Repo trading desks
• Respond quickly to inquiries from Front/Middle Office, Trade Desk Support, Back Office, Risk, Collateral Management, and Accounting/Settlement
• Support the delivery of small-to-medium enhancements to existing business processes
• Contribute to the rollout of new vendor functionality, including testing, validation, coordination with vendors, and production go‑live support
• Partner with business stakeholders and technology contacts to drive alignment and outcomes
• Act as a subject matter expert for integration aspects of Repo systems and coordinate with external teams as needed
• Support issue resolution with vendors and external counterparties, including trading venues, clearing houses, tri‑party agents, and relevant regulators
• Participate in system upgrades and infrastructure/security patching to ensure validated applications are ready for business use after changes

Desired Skill-Set

• 2–3+ years of experience working with Repo trading systems in a sell‑side environment
• Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end Repo trading, including trade execution and lifecycle events, inventory and collateral management, settlements, and electronic/tri‑party trading
• Experience with outright bond trading and Interest Rate derivatives (strong asset)
• Experience with at least one or more systems: Bondfire, Broadridge FinPro/Impact/SFCM, Bloomberg TOMS, FIS BondOne, Calypso, Anvil, Apex

Nice to Have

• Experience building productivity tools/applications in Python and Excel/VBA

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision‑making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.