Business Analyst - Capital Markets and Financial Services

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 3, 2026
1 position

$65–$70 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Lead · 12+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Engage business and technology stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications, process flows, and user stories. Support agile delivery by refining and prioritizing the backlog, removing blockers, tracking risks and dependencies, and communicating progress to stakeholders and senior management.

Job details

Business Analyst - Capital Markets and Financial Services Toronto, ON - 2-3 days a week Onsite- Hybrid 6-12 Months Contract Minimum 12 years of experience Required Role Descriptions: 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. oProven experience as a Business Analyst in capital markets| with a solid understanding of the portfolio management and trade lifecycle. oStrong analytical mindset with attention to detail. oExcellent communication and facilitation skills. oCollaborative| proactive| and adaptable to dynamic business needs. oOutcome-focused| with the ability to balance business priorities and technical constraints. oExcellent 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).

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least 12 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in finance, business, computer science, data, or a related field. Candidates should have capital markets business analysis experience, knowledge of portfolio management and the trade lifecycle, strong analytical and communication skills, and effective documentation and stakeholder management abilities.