Description
Position Description:
Our team is seeking a hands-on Business Analyst with extensive experience in investment banking, specifically in securities and cash products (Equity and Fixed Income Settlement and Clearance). The primary role of the Business Analyst is to act as the Point of Contact in AMER for one or more business lines regarding project requests. The chosen candidate will serve as the primary Business Analyst in the AMER MAR (Global Markets) business unit, overseeing all strategic projects for these business lines. Familiarity with agile methodology and project management is essential.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
What will be your DAY-TO-DAY?
Key Responsibilities:
Business Requirement Analysis: Analyze and understand business requirements, functions, and processes within the fixed income and equities securities processing domain
Solution Assessment: Drive towards both technical and non-technical solutions, evaluate tactical and strategic approaches, and provide cost and timeframe estimates for solutions
Solution Workshops & Testing: Coordinate solution workshops, oversee the testing phase with users, and obtain necessary signoffs.
Requirement Bridging: Translate precise and detailed business requirements to developers and ensure the accuracy of technical specifications
User Coordination & Testing: Work with users to create comprehensive test plans, develop user sign-off criteria, and be hands-on in analyzing and documenting testing results
Architectural Design: Participate in the design of new architecture in alignment with IS strategy
It is critical for the candidate to have a proven track record of collaborating with operations, front office, risk, finance, and external partners. They must be adept at managing business client expectations in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Skills and Qualifications:
Must Have:
Min of 7-10 years of experience working as a Business Analyst, preferably with at least half of this experience in investment banking on securities and cash products (Equity and Fixed Income Settlement and Clearance) within a Technology team
Knowledge of trading and brokerage operations – front to back processing
Knowledge of Fixed Income or Equities instruments
Advanced skills in working with business clients (front office, accounting, finance, and risk) to understand and document business requirements and priorities, as well as develop technical or user process solutions
Previous experience working with developer teams, with a solid understanding of major SDLC approaches, particularly Agile methodology
Proficiency in understanding and creating queries in SQL
Proficiency in Excel, Word, Microsoft Power Point
Ability to manage multiple priorities, commitments, and projects
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Nice to Have:
Familiarity with Broadridge applications (BPS/IMPACT/FinancePraDLR)
Ability to coordinate and facilitate project execution and delivery with teams in different time zones
Proactive, self-motivated, dynamic, and results-oriented with the ability to take on leadership roles when necessary
A team player with a collaborative attitude, able to maintain high discipline levels within the given SDLC process
Ability to understand XML and JSON
Experience working with PowerBI
Previous experience as a project manager in the information technology sector
Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Finance, Business Administration, or Computer Science /Engineering with a minor in Finance.
LANGUAGE: French and English
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.
Skills:
- Business Analysis
- Finance
- InvestmentBanks&SecuritiesDeal
- Securities Brokerage
- XML
What you can expect from us:
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
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