Lead Transaction Reporting Business Analyst

First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world's leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC.

As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.

We are seeking a **Lead Transaction Reporting Business Analyst** to join our team in Toronto, with a focus on transaction reporting within the capital markets.

**Responsibilities**

- Collaborate with business partners, project teams, and program stakeholders to evaluate and refine regulatory requirements provided by Federal authorities and DTCC
- Work as part of the technology team, collaborating closely with the Regulatory Change Management team to analyze and translate business requirements for transaction reporting regulations, including CSA, SFTR, Dodd-Frank, and EMIR
- Translate and simplify the Business /Functional requirements into technical requirements and create user stories for the Development team to understand and implement the code
- Perform gap and feasibility analysis, recommend alternative solutions, project strategy, and deliverable prioritization
- Lead Agile sprint planning and delivery by managing the product backlog, defining priorities, and writing user and technical stories with clear acceptance criteria
- Work closely with Developers and Operations to answer all questions & queries about the regulatory requirements
- Work closely with QA team to help support BDD and functional testing as when required, review feature files with developers written as part of Dev acceptance testing covering functional acceptance criteria and edge cases
- Provide support to UAT team for end-to-end testing by providing sample test cases, use cases, and actual vs expected behaviour
- Conduct gap analyses to assess existing reporting systems and workflows against global reporting mandates and recommend solutions
- Collaborate with developers and SDETs (Software Development Engineers in Test) to validate automated reporting workflows using BDD and ensure comprehensive test coverage
- Define and oversee data mapping, business rules, and transformation logic from front-to-back systems to reporting platforms

**Requirements**:

- Experience:

- 7+ years of experience in Business Analysis, with significant exposure to transaction reporting and capital markets
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks, particularly CSA, SFTR, and global mandates (e.g., Dodd-Frank, EMIR, CFTC, ASIC)
- Extensive cross-functional experience working with technology, regulatory change management teams, and regulatory operations teams
- Strong background in capital markets products (Equities, Fixed Income, OTC/ETD Derivatives, FX)
- Skills:

- Leadership and stakeholder collaboration expertise
- Capital Markets regulatory reporting knowledge
- Understanding of trade lifecycle and a wide range of financial products, especially OTC and ETD derivatives
- Advanced SQL skills for data analysis and troubleshooting
- Ability to read and understand code (.NET, C#)
- Knowledge of reporting schemas (e.g., XML, ISO 20022, FIX)
- Agile delivery using tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira
- Educational Qualifications:

- Master’s degree preferred in Finance, Business, IT, or related fields
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, ICA) are highly desirable

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
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