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Senior Business Analyst

  • Location: Toronto, ON
  • Project Type: Banking Operations

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid | Toronto

Duration: 12 months

Our client a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to drive execution of US Regulatory Services work streams while effectively communicating strategy to senior leaders and stakeholders; serve as a senior business analyst to drive strategic efficiencies and align to Regulatory Services TOM. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

  • Identify and lead strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing reporting automation, system integration, and operational efficiency; evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies to modernize regulatory reporting processes
  • Produce presentations for a range of stakeholders highlighting achievements, regulatory reporting metrics, regulatory risks, data insights, and change management initiatives
  • Serve as a liaison for Regulatory Services on project Steering Committees and other management level working groups; ensure Regulatory Services is informed of program developments and potential impacts to existing processes and reporting logic
  • Identify and develop performance management metrics for regulatory reporting processes across accuracy daily, weekly, or monthly regulatory reports including Electronic Blue Sheets, Qualified Financial Contracts (QFC), Listed and OTC Large Option Position Reporting (LOPR), Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), TRACE, MSRB among others
  • Contribute to the review and analysis of new business, rule changes or system changes that impact reporting processes and perform associated testing / checkouts
  • Assist with coordinating the remediation of reporting anomalies (raise JIRAs, document requirements, and perform checkout etc.)
  • Maintain a strong focus on streamlining processes by identifying and implementing automation processes and data-driven solutions
  • Support the development and implementation of controls to ensure the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of reporting, and resolve any exceptions identified

Must-Have Skills:

  • 10+ years experience as a senior business/Data analyst or equivalent role in Regulatory operations.
  • Big 4 Consulting / Advisory experience (2+ years)
  • Extensive understanding of financial products (Equities, Listed Derivatives, Fixed Income, and/or OTC Derivatives) and regulatory reporting requirements
  • Understanding of the trade life cycle (Orders, Executions, Allocations)
  • Understanding of Middle Office Trade Processing
  • Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio
  • Must be able to demonstrate experience working on two of the US Regulatory Reports: CAT, EBS, TRACE, MSRB, QFC, Volcker TVM, 13DGH, LOPR, OCEND, OFR NCCBR, FR-Y15

Nice-To-Have Skills:

  • Proficiency with vendor OMS like Fidessa, Broadridge
  • Technical mindset with basic understanding of SQL and VBA
  • Experience with data strategy, data governance, or analytics initiatives 

Soft Skills Required:

  • Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
  • Demonstrated dependability and sense of urgency about getting results
  • Must have excellent judgment, professionalism and integrity
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently and drive initiatives to completion
  • Strategic thinking with capability to translate business needs into operational improvements

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required, preferably in Engineering, Business, Data Science or a related subject

FP Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. In accordance with the requirements set out in the Employment Standards Act, FP Inc. hereby declares that AI is utilized in the screening process for this position. The hourly compensation range for this role is 80/hr -98/hr. 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, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.