Canopy One Solutions Inc Looking for Business analyst(finance background) at Montreal, Quebec, Canada Full Time

Job title: Business Analyst (financial background exp is a must)

Location: Montreal, QC (only locals)(onsite)

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Job Summary:

Mizuho IT is seeking an Operations IT Business Analyst to support the firm’s Collateral Management lines for Derivatives (ISDA/CSA) and Financed (GMRA/MSFTA) products. Includes directly supporting users on various platform’s workflow processes, maintaining data and responding to internal data audit requests. May lead various small to mid-sized project’s requirements gathering as well. This is a challenging position requiring a strong, proven experience in business analysis, design, delivery, some project management and people management domains. The role asks the candidate to propose and deliver solutions for Information Technology, specifically for Back Office / Operations IT.

Successful candidates must be experienced in identifying and analyzing technology and process problems, developing business requirements and solutions for tactical and/or strategic projects, in collaboration with Business and Technology stakeholders across the organization. Must be able to identify and document gaps in procedures, and create solutions for scalable and repeatable processes, in adherence with the compliance framework and IT best practices established. The candidate is expected to ensure that all the necessary processes are thoroughly implemented and to take full advantage of the capabilities of the systems. The candidate must be a people manager, technically proficient, able to multi-task well, explain solutions clearly, is well organized, and has the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Previous exposure/knowledge of SWIFT protocols, Payments processing, Transaction Clearing and Collateral Management at a bank strongly desired.

Major Responsibilities:

• Take complete accountability and guide all users on the firm’s Collateral IT workflow.
• Perform business analysis to understand the requirements for all IT projects that help to improve efficiencies for new and existing applications related to the Collateral Operations department.
• Identify, document and manage risks. Recognize issues and proactively create solutions to mitigate adverse impacts.
• Identify, document and remediate gaps in processes and ensure the alignment of IT department with internal guidelines and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or related business discipline(s).
• 5-7 years’ work experience with IT or process engineering
• Process mapping/ process improvement experience
• Basic SQL query knowledge
• Experience as a business analyst working with Collateral Management applications, ideally AcadiaSoft products.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-directed individual with the ability to work independently and/or in team environments
• Effective presentation skills, combined with extreme attention to detail
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
• Collaborative team player and relationship builder