Senior Business Analyst

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. CanDeal Group is a leading provider of electronic marketplaces and data services for Canadian dollar fixed income securities and derivatives. CanDeal’s Markets Division provides access to a deep pool of liquidity for Canadian government, agency, provincial and corporate bonds, as well as money market instruments and interest rate swaps. CanDeal Data & Analytics (DNA) delivers data and analytics products and other services that support business, trading and technology needs for participants in the Canadian capital markets. CanDeal Group is a growing and entrepreneurial organization with a solid foundation in the Canadian fixed income markets and an ownership group which includes: BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., National Bank Financial Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., TD Securities Inc. and TMX Group. This is an exciting time to join a growing organization led by visionary leaders who are helping to shape their industry’s future. JOB PURPOSE Reporting to the Head of PMO, the Business Analyst is responsible for collecting, documenting and socializing business requirements and translating them into functional and non‑functional specifications for new and existing applications. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct business analysis for various initiatives across business lines, adhering to existing processes/standards Develop/Maintain subject matter expertise in applications and business needs Develop in depth knowledge of applications and their interdependencies Author documentation such as Business Requirements, Use Cases, Functional and Non‑Functional Requirements Demonstrate leadership and partnership skills by interacting with other teams within the organization to understand, influence, clarify, document, and approve requirements When required: Provide user training and documentation (i.e., Release Notes) and post implementation support Keep current with industry and/or business trends Recommend and implement new processes to improve BA standards, quality, and efficiency QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Post‑Secondary degree 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in financial services, preferably in fixed income, and preferably at an institutional investment dealer or client. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Expert knowledge in Canadian Fixed Income – Bonds and Money Market Fixed income portfolio management analytics platform experience considered an asset Knowledge of e‑trading systems for the above security types General knowledge of Canadian Fixed Income Derivatives and Futures – Swaps, BAX, CGB futures Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, PPT, Outlook, Excel, Visio) Ability to conduct Joint Application Development/Design (JAD) sessions Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Advanced knowledge of SDLC best practices for requirements analysis, gathering and modeling, traceability, and documentation standards Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills Highly flexible in prioritizing various work demands Ability to comfortably present findings, summaries, and recommendations in a coherent and comprehensive format Superb analytical skills: ability to think “outside‑the‑box” to resolve problems Key Qualities for Success Self‑motivated and deadline driven. Highly attentive to detail and committed to quality. Enthusiastic, service oriented. DECISION MAKING Prioritize own workload to deliver quality results and meet timelines. Make recommendations to Head of PMO for process improvements / efficiencies. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to: peopleandculture@candeal.com Please inform us if you require any accommodation during the hiring process. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Finance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CanDeal by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr