Position Title: Business Analyst
Duration: 6 months of assignment (Hybrid - Possible Extension)
Working Location: Toronto, ON (M3115) 
 
Description:

• The Business Analyst supports the accurate and efficient maintenance of risk data management in client Capital Market’s risk exposure monitoring system.
• Supports an effective risk management function which uses common sources and practices, reduces ongoing costs, increases service level performance and minimizes risk.
• Automates business requirements using SQL or Python.
• Executes and organizes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient scheduled and ad hoc processes.
• Supports the maintenance, monitoring, and measurement of key risk indicators (requires attention to detail) to internal & external stakeholders.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzes data and highlights significant information including variances, trends, and opportunities; escalates as required. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of analytical and data management solutions.
• Works with various data owners to discover and select available data sources from internal sources and external vendors (e.g. lending system, external credit rating system) to fulfil analytical needs.
• Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Supports the development of tools and delivery of training focused on awareness and understanding of key data elements used in risk data management.
• Participates in the design, implementation and management of core business processes to ensure the accuracy of risk data.
• Supports the maintenance of operational procedures and processes related to team’s mandates and functionalities.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Broader work or accountability may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically, 1 to 3 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of graduate education and experience.
• Adequate knowledge of capital markets trading products, and market risk measures.
• Strong Knowledge of SQL Queries & Relational Databases.
• Strong Knowledge of coding in data related programing languages such as Python.
• Intermediate to Advanced level Excel skills.
• Knowledge of reporting & analytics concepts and applications such as PowerBI or Tableau.
• Testing and change management related experience
• Knowledge of risk management theory, processes and portfolio management.
• Verbal and written communication skills - In-depth.
• Ability to work collaboratively - In-depth.

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $35.00/hr.