Sr. Business Analyst with capital market -Equity - Toronto, ON - Fulltime Opportunity

Role: Sr. Business Analyst with capital market -Equity
Location: Toronto, ON( 4 Days on-site per week)

Duration: Fulltime opportunity

Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to equity derivatives products, trading platforms, and risk management systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including traders, quants, risk managers, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure clear understanding of business needs.
• Assist in the design and testing of new derivative products, features, and enhancements to existing systems.
• Support the development of functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business units to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Conduct gap analysis and recommend process improvements to optimize trading, pricing, and risk management workflows.
• Participate in system UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and coordinate training and documentation efforts.
• Monitor regulatory compliance requirements impacting equity derivatives trading and reporting.
• Stay informed about market developments, new products, and technologies in equity derivatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in a Business Analyst role within the capital markets or derivatives space.
• Strong knowledge of equity derivatives, including options, futures, swaps, and structured products.
• Familiarity with derivatives pricing, valuation models, and risk metrics.
• Experience working with trading systems, pricing engines, and clearing platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with SQL, Excel, and leverage of tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., Dodd-Frank, EMIR) impacting derivatives markets.

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Understanding of electronic trading platforms and APIs.
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python, Java, etc.) is advantageous.
• Prior experience with risk management tools and systems.