About the Role

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Business Analyst / Project Manager (BA/PM) to join its Capital Markets Technology team, supporting Equity Derivatives trading platforms.

This role requires a strong blend of front-office engagement, technical understanding, and delivery ownership, working closely with Sales, Trading, Structuring, Risk, and Technology teams. You will drive initiatives across the full trade lifecycle, from requirements through to production rollout.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements

• Engage with Front Office (Sales & Trading), Quants, Structuring, Risk, and Operations to gather and refine requirements
• Translate business needs into functional specs, user stories, and data/process flows
• Support UAT cycles, validation, and stakeholder sign-offs
• Produce process maps, architecture diagrams, and data lineage documentation

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams
• Communicate project updates, risks, and timelines to senior stakeholders
• Facilitate workshops, backlog grooming, and requirement walkthroughs

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage multiple initiatives concurrently in a fast-paced trading environment
• Define roadmaps, milestones, and delivery plans
• Track progress using Agile / Hybrid methodologies
• Identify risks early and drive issue resolution and mitigation

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years as a BA and/or PM in capital markets technology (Canadian bank or global FI preferred)
• Strong experience in equity derivatives (options, swaps, futures, structured products)
• Proven delivery experience in front-office or trading system projects

Technical Skills

• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Visio/Lucidchart, Azure DevOps or MS Project
• Strong understanding of:
  • Order Management Systems (OMS)
  • Risk & Position Management platforms
  • Market data and trading system architecture
• Working knowledge of SQL and data analysis

Domain Knowledge

• Deep understanding of front-to-back trade lifecycle
• Familiarity with clearing, settlement, P&L, and risk metrics (Greeks, sensitivities)
• Exposure to Canadian regulatory environment (e.g., CIRO, OSFI) is an asset

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication with ability to interact with front office and senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Proven ability to drive outcomes without direct authority

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in a Canadian bank such as Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, or Bank of Montreal
• Knowledge of Python, VBA, or automation tools
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with AI/LLM tools for productivity

Work Model

Hybrid: 4 days onsite (Toronto)

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Why This Role

• Direct exposure to front-office trading desks
• High-impact initiatives in Equity Derivatives Technology
• Opportunity to work within a top-tier Canadian capital markets environment

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $85.00-$90.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person