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 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: Please inform us if you require any accommodation during the hiring process.
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CanDeal | Senior Business Analyst - Fixed Income