Business Analyst, Capital Markets, Collateral Risk Management

Please note that this is a hybrid position.

Do you want to experience the essence of a large organization in a company with a personal touch? Come and work with us! We are looking for creative, innovative, and collaborative people like you to join our team.

Take your ambitions to the next level

As a business analyst, you will work closely with various stakeholders to analyze, document and optimize business processes and systems related to derivative products.

• Analyze and document business requirements for front- and middle-office processes related to collateral risk management and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, including credit default swaps, swaps and repo trades;

• Collaborate with trading, risk and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of systems;

• Develop detailed business and functional specifications, ensuring alignment with business objectives;

• Conduct gap analysis and identify areas for process improvement and optimization;

• Support the implementation of new systems and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations;

• Work with IT and development teams to ensure accurate translation of business requirements into technical solutions;

• Participate in the testing and validation of new systems, including user acceptance testing (UAT);

• Manage and mitigate risks associated with collateral management and derivative transactions;

• Keep abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes and best practices in collateral risk management and derivative markets.

When it just clicks!

Does this sound like you?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, finance, business or a related field;

• 5 to 7 years of experience as a business analyst;

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with the front and middle office on reporting for OTC derivatives, including experience with credit default swaps, swaps and repo trades;

• Experience in collateral and margin management for OTC trades;

• Experience with financial software systems and platforms;

• Proven experience as a business analyst in front- and middle-office functions for derivatives;

• Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies;

• Strong understanding of credit default swaps, swaps, margining for OTC and repo trades, and collateral risk management;

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail;

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams. 

Assets:

• Advanced degree or certification in finance or business analysis;

• Experience with regulatory requirements and compliance in the derivatives market;

• Familiarity with project management practices and tools.

Our authenticity is our strength

The diversity of our backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and insights is our competitive advantage. We foster a collaborative environment rooted in our core values of respect, well-being, passion, trust, integrity and creativity. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords; they’re essential drivers of innovation and excellence, and powerful catalysts for inspiration and evolutionary ideas. The empowerment of our people is fundamental to being the trusted advisor to our clients. Join us in embracing our authenticity and in leveraging our unique perspectives to collectively build the future we all envision.

An inclusive path to success

Fostering an environment where you can thrive starts with ensuring an accessible recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to contact us. For more information, please visit our accessibility page at www.alithya.com/en/accessibility.