Are you looking for a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to have a huge impact on an industry leader?
Do you have outstanding relationships and a creative streak?
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If so, this role may be for you! We are looking for Business Analyst, who will play a key role in researching and analyzing major derivatives and collateral initiatives, aimed at identifying, documenting, and implementing complex processing, service, and technical improvements. This role involves supporting business initiatives that may include the implementation of new technologies and products. The analyst will collaborate with stakeholders across various groups within the organization to ensure that projects are executed effectively and align with strategic business goals.
Advantages
• Hybrid role in Toronto
• Earn competitive pay rate
• 6 month contract with a possibility of conversion / Extension
• Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm/8:30am– 4:30pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/wee
Responsibilities
• Collect, document, and manage business requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, test cases and expected results in consultation with key stakeholders to ensure that initiatives being implemented meet expected deliverables; maintain superior project documentation
• Work independently or with management to identify complex operational business issues and develop creative solutions involving workflow procedures and/or new technologies
• Establish relationships with business leaders in order to determine optimal solutions for complex business needs. Use your industry knowledge and expertise, as well as external service providers to support new processes or requests by clients
• Ensure that all processes and systems work within any mandated regulatory and compliance requirements for the industry
• Maintain focus as priorities change, keeping business needs and importance in perspective as it relates to overall strategic goals and communicating these changes in an understandable, justified and acceptable means
Qualifications
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1) 5-7 years of Business Analysis experience within an Application Management environment within the financial services industry.
2) In-depth investment business knowledge, particularly in derivatives trading and operations, with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a Business Analyst in Derivatives/Investment IT Application Management.
3) Strong understanding of system design, analysis, user acceptance testing, and product improvement methodologies.
4) Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to clearly articulate business cases, motivate team members, and negotiate with cross-functional representatives.
5) Excellent presentation and communication skills.
6) Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a global setting.
Nice-To-Have Skills:
• Proficiency with systems such as Aladdin**, Findur, Apex is highly desirable.
• Experience in system integrations and implementations is advantageous.
Education:
• University degree in Business, Finance, or Computer Science;
• MBA, CFA, FRM or similar certification is a plus
Outlined personal attributes/experience/skillsets that make for the ideal candidate:
People Leader will be looking at experience; 1) Experience as a BA, 2) Experience with Derivates/Collateral 3) System Experience
Soft Skills: Proactive Initiative- Recognizing what needs to be done and acting on it with minimal guidance.
Summary
If you are interested in this role, please apply in our website www.randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Are you looking for a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to have a huge impact on an industry leader?
Do you have outstanding relationships and a creative streak?
If so, this role may be for you! We are looking for Business Analyst, who will play a key role in researching and analyzing major derivatives and collateral initiatives, aimed at identifying, documenting, and implementing complex processing, service, and technical improvements. This role involves supporting business initiatives that may include the implementation of new technologies and products. The analyst will collaborate with stakeholders across various groups within the organization to ensure that projects are executed effectively and align with strategic business goals.
Advantages
• Hybrid role in Toronto
• Earn competitive pay rate
• 6 month contract with a possibility of conversion / Extension
• Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm/8:30am– 4:30pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/wee
Responsibilities
• Collect, document, and manage business requirements throughout the project lifecycle
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• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, test cases and expected results in consultation with key stakeholders to ensure that initiatives being implemented meet expected deliverables; maintain superior project documentation
• Work independently or with management to identify complex operational business issues and develop creative solutions involving workflow procedures and/or new technologies
• Establish relationships with business leaders in order to determine optimal solutions for complex business needs. Use your industry knowledge and expertise, as well as external service providers to support new processes or requests by clients
• Ensure that all processes and systems work within any mandated regulatory and compliance requirements for the industry
• Maintain focus as priorities change, keeping business needs and importance in perspective as it relates to overall strategic goals and communicating these changes in an understandable, justified and acceptable means
Qualifications
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1) 5-7 years of Business Analysis experience within an Application Management environment within the financial services industry.
2) In-depth investment business knowledge, particularly in derivatives trading and operations, with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience as a Business Analyst in Derivatives/Investment IT Application Management.
3) Strong understanding of system design, analysis, user acceptance testing, and product improvement methodologies.
4) Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to clearly articulate business cases, motivate team members, and negotiate with cross-functional representatives.
5) Excellent presentation and communication skills.
6) Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a global setting.
Nice-To-Have Skills:
• Proficiency with systems such as Aladdin**, Findur, Apex is highly desirable.
• Experience in system integrations and implementations is advantageous.
Education:
• University degree in Business, Finance, or Computer Science;
• MBA, CFA, FRM or similar certification is a plus
Outlined personal attributes/experience/skillsets that make for the ideal candidate:
People Leader will be looking at experience; 1) Experience as a BA, 2) Experience with Derivates/Collateral 3) System Experience
Soft Skills: Proactive Initiative- Recognizing what needs to be done and acting on it with minimal guidance.
Summary
If you are interested in this role, please apply in our website www.randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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