Sr. Technology Analyst

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to enhance Fixed Income IT trading solutions. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in financial technology to optimize operations and support traders. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to define business requirements and ensure technology aligns with strategic objectives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that drive business value within a dynamic and innovative environment. Join a team that values your expertise and supports your growth while making a significant difference in the financial sector.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Performance-based incentives

Discretionary bonuses

Network-building opportunities

In-depth training and coaching

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in Fixed Income IT trading solutions.
• Proficient in SQL, Java, and Python scripting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and optimize business operations and technology performance.
• Support project teams to align development with business requirements.
• Define business requirements and develop project documentation.

Skills

Fixed Income IT trading solutions

Broker/Dealer Fixed Income trading

Electronic bond trading

SQL

Java

Python

Excel

Data analysis

Agile Delivery

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Tools

Bloomberg-TOMS/E-TOMS

Broadway

Broadridge ICI Impact

FIS BondOne

BondFire

FinPro/SFCM

Calypso

Job description

Application Deadline:

04/14/2025

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Technology

• At least 3-4 years of demonstrated experience building and supporting Fixed Income IT trading solutions in large-scale financial institutions
• Proven ability to deliver value to fixed income traders with clear correlation to business benefits

• Strong knowledge of all aspects of broker/dealer Fixed Income trading – pricing/Risk, RFQ/position/inventory management, clearing/settlements, regulatory
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of electronic bond trading – venues (CanDeal, Tradeweb, MarketAxxess, etc.), offerings, connectivity, application integration, engagement model, regional aspects
• In-depth knowledge of various flavours of bonds – Governments, SSAs, Corporates, Provincials/Municipals, IG vs HY, etc.
• Knowledge of IR derivatives a strong asset

• Strong experience with Bloomberg-TOMS/E-TOMS
• Relevant knowledge of at least one of the following: Broadway, Broadridge ICI Impact, FIS BondOne (DSTS), BondFire, FinPro/SFCM, Calypso

• Essential knowledge of SQL required. Java/Python/Linux scripting skills a strong asset
• Strong Excel skills
• Proven track establishing strong building strong alliances with key business stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of requirements/design methodology
• Detail oriented, analytical and capable of investigating complex/technical issues

Investigates and identifies strategies to optimize business operations and services, and inform business decisions. Defines business requirements to inform technology build and operations by sourcing and analyzing relevant data, reviewing and documenting business processes and collaborating with business stakeholders. Sources business and market data to evaluate the effect of projects on business results. Also assesses the efficiency and the performance of technology (software, hardware and the wider IT system) to deliver expected business results. Identifies and analyzes malfunctions, system workflow, and troubleshoots issues raised by business.

• Elicits requirements and analyzes feasibility to ensure solutions/initiatives achieve the expected business outcomes.
• Supports various project teams across the project lifecycle to ensure development is aligned with the business requirements.
• Develops informative, coherent, and usable project documents (project artifacts) for multiple stakeholders covering functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Applies depth of domain & functional expertise for the assigned portfolio to drive the expected business value.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Builds tests cases in order to validate business requirements and End-User Testing results.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

Foundational level of proficiency:

• Agile Delivery and Development.
• Data analysis.
• Learning Agility.

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Process improvement and optimization.
• Organization process optimization.
• Business architecture frameworks.
• Stakeholder Analysis and Management.
• Digital Fluency.
• Systems Thinking.
• Verbal & written communication skills.
• Collaboration & team skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Data driven decision making.

Advanced level of proficiency:

• Business requirements definition and analysis.
• Insights development and reporting.
• Application functional design.
• Functional Analysis.
• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

Salary: $74,800.00 - $138,600.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.