Senior Business Analyst- Capital markets, Portfolio Management and Trade Lifecycle
Astra North Infoteck Inc. Senior Business Analyst- Capital markets, Portfolio Management and Trade Lifecycle
Summary
Senior Business Analyst in Toronto working with portfolio managers, middle office, and trading desks to gather requirements, write user stories and functional specs, and support agile delivery of capital-markets solutions across portfolio management and the trade lifecycle. Core skills: business analysis, capital markets domain knowledge, and agile practices.
Senior Business Analyst – Capital Markets
Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
Engage with portfolio managers| middle office| and trading desks to capture and analyze business needs.
Translate requirements into clear functional specifications| process flows| and user stories with acceptance criteria.
Partner with the Product Owner and Technology Area Lead to refine and prioritize the backlog in line with strategic objectives.
Support delivery of solutions that strengthen efficiency| transparency| and compliance in collateral processes.
Track progress| remove blockers| and promote agile best practices.
Break down stories into sizable pieces for Sprint length
Drive continuous improvement within the team.
Drive discussions between business stakeholders and technology teams.
Ensure timely delivery of features and initiatives| highlighting risks and dependencies.
Communicate status updates and findings clearly to senior management and stakeholders.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors degree in Finance| Business| Computer Science| Data| or related field.
Proven experience as a Business Analyst in capital markets| with a solid understanding of the portfolio management and trade lifecycle.
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Collaborative| proactive| and adaptable to dynamic business needs.
Outcome-focused| with the ability to balance business priorities and technical constraints.
Excellent problem-solving| documentation| and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to Have
Strong data analysis skills| including ability to query| validate| and interpret datasets.
Familiarity with portfolio management systems such as Bloomberg| Charles River| Blackrock Aladin.
Agile certification (CSM| PSM).