Business Analyst, Capital Markets, Payments

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid | Downtown, Toronto

Duration: Until  07/17/2026

Our client a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is looking for a Business Analyst, Capital Markets, Payments to lead the analysis and documentation of business requirements for the payment modernization project. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and validate requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Facilitate communication between technical teams and business units to ensure seamless integration and implementation of the new payments platform.
  • Conduct gap analysis and propose solutions to bridge identified gaps.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and provide training to end-users.

Must-Have Skills:

  • 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst
  • 5 years Cap Markets Experience
  • Knowledge of payment systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with JIRA, Visio, PPT, SOP creation, management control implementation

Nice-To-Have Skills:

  • ISO Knowledge is an asset

Soft Skills Required:

  • Strong leadership & delivery skillsets with capital markets within the settlements space
  • Effectively manage deliverables, lead discussions in the absence of BAU stakeholders & take back decisions for BAU leads to opine on
  • Proven experience in leading complex projects and driving business transformation initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.