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Business Analyst, Trading Platform
at
OMERS
Business Analyst, Trading Platform
  • Company
    OMERS
  • Location
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Type
    Full-time
  • Date Posted
    December 22, 2024
**Job Title: Business Analyst, Capital Markets Finance**

**Location:** [Insert Location]

**About Us:**
Join a purpose-driven, dynamic, and sustainable pension plan. As an industry-leading global investor, we have teams in major cities across North America and Europe, including Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, and Sydney. We prioritize our 600,000+ members, placing their needs at the heart of our operations.

**Position Overview:**
Reporting to the Manager, Trading Platform, Capital Markets Finance, the Business Analyst will be responsible for defining business specifications for new solutions and integrations, developing test plans, upgrading applications, and troubleshooting data issues. This role requires a strong understanding of investment business processes and maintenance of investment applications.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Acquire detailed knowledge of business uses of applications in Investment Front Office and Operations.
- Provide proactive application support to users to meet business objectives.
- Conduct business system analysis and assist in workflow design and software evaluations.
- Define business requirements, design system interfaces, and implement system upgrades.
- Develop test cases, implementation plans, and documentation.
- Support users in developing reports and resolving data issues.
- Foster effective working relationships with investment management, operations groups, and vendors.

**Qualifications:**
- University degree in Computer Science & Mathematics, Commerce & Finance, Engineering, or equivalent experience; completion of the Canadian Securities Course is an asset.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a Business/Systems Analyst in investment systems implementation.
- Experience with trading, portfolio management, and analytics tools, particularly SQL Server-based products.
- Strong project management skills and experience in the solution development life cycle.
- Knowledge of investment business operations, trading, and portfolio accounting.
- Familiarity with Front Office Trading Applications and middle/back office applications (e.g., Charles River IMS, Bloomberg, Calypso) is beneficial.
- Proficiency in SQL queries, Power BI, SSRS, and ODBC report writers is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

**Personal Attributes:**
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster team dynamics.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ethical standards and confidentiality.

**Our Commitment:**
As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that promotes a sense of belonging for all employees. We value diversity and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities throughout your career with us.

**How to Apply:**
If you know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties, we encourage referrals through Workday. For more information and to apply, please follow the application instructions provided.

**Join Us:**
Be part of a team that drives change and delivers excellence in a supportive and collaborative environment. Come build tomorrow together with us!