Business System Analyst

Job DescriptionJob Title: Business Systems Analyst – SimCorp DimensionLocation: Toronto (3 Days Work From Office) Experience: 10+ Years Industry: Investment ManagementRole OverviewAct as a subject matter expert for SimCorp Dimension, supporting and enhancing investment operations.Manage, optimize, and ensure high availability and performance of SimCorp Dimension platforms in a production environment.Serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end SimCorp Dimension configuration and system support activities.Troubleshoot complex application and data issues to ensure seamless system performance.Collaborate with investment operations, IT, and vendor teams to deliver system enhancements.Manage AWS cloud environments, including deployments, monitoring, and scalability support.Perform Oracle database administration, including SQL optimization and performance tuning.Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Shell.Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and efficiency.Support incident, problem, and change management processes.Required Skills & Experience10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst / Business Systems Analyst in financial services or investment management.Strong hands-on expertise in SimCorp Dimension configuration and support.Proven experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, monitoring, deployments).Strong proficiency in Oracle databases, including performance tuning and SQL optimization.Experience with scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Shell.Solid understanding of investment management workflows and operations.Soft Skills & CompetenciesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and fast-paced environments.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Comfortable handling complex system challenges and production support scenarios.Work ModelHybrid role with 3 days work from office (WFO) in TorontoRequirementsExperience (Years): 4-6 Essential Skills: • Work with project teams throughout the organization to design, implement, and manage CDN infrastructure using Akamai, to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability for customer facing applications and business processes. • Handle multiple priorities and assignments with excellence and precision. • Be a part of a 24/7/365 organization (some after hours support is expected as part of normal on-call rotation). • Directly support line of business development teams, provide guidance to them on implementation and changes for customer facing applications • Develop and maintain security protocols and measures to protect CDN infrastructure from cyber threats. • Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying and resolving issues to optimize content delivery of critical applications. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Akamai CDN solutions with existing systems and applications. • Collaborate with information security teams to implement DDoS protection strategies and other security measures in the CDN. • Provide technical support and guidance to clients and internal teams regarding CDN and security best practices. • Work closely with vendor and professional service teams on delivery related activities and strategy. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. OR similar work experience. • Strong understanding of network protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, TCP/IP). • Proven experience as a CDN Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on cybersecurity. • In-depth knowledge of Content Delivery Network technologies, including caching, load balancing, and content optimization. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication and teamwork abilities. • Experience supporting 24/7/365 customer facing applications at enterprise scale. • Awareness and experience with cybersecurity tools and practices, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption. • Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash) a plus. • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH) are a plus but not required.