Senior Business Analyst (Capital Markets / Risk)
Recrute Action•Toronto, ON
•CA$52 - CA$72•Hybrid
About The Position
Drive complex risk and capital markets initiatives within the insurance sector in a hybrid Toronto-based role. Leverage advanced analytics tools such as SQL, Python, and Azure to influence regulatory and financial outcomes while collaborating with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline.
- PMP certification required.
- 12 years of experience in business analysis within capital markets or risk environments.
- Strong expertise in market risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and economic capital frameworks.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, data mapping, and data flow documentation.
- Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
- Hands-on experience with Azure-based data platforms and modern analytics ecosystems.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail and ability to work independently in complex environments.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree such as MBA or MSc in Finance is considered an asset.
- Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, or Agile credentials are considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory reporting, stress testing, or capital programs is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead requirements analysis across market risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and economic capital initiatives.
- Support and interpret risk methodologies including VaR, stress testing, backtesting, PV01/DV01, LCR, NSFR, RWA, and ICAAP.
- Analyze risk exposure across asset classes such as equities, fixed income, and derivatives.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to validate financial models, assumptions, and regulatory impacts.
- Elicit, document, and manage complex business and functional requirements.
- Produce detailed documentation including BRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and traceability matrices.
- Develop data lineage, source-to-target mappings, and end-to-end process flows.
- Translate regulatory and financial risk concepts into clear technical specifications.
- Partner with data engineering teams leveraging Azure Databricks and Azure Synapse Analytics.
- Utilize Azure Data Factory for data integration and orchestration workflows.
- Perform advanced SQL-based analysis and validate large-scale datasets.
- Apply Python and PySpark for data exploration, reconciliation, and control validation.
- Contribute to Agile delivery cycles, including backlog refinement and sprint execution.
- Engage with senior stakeholders across risk, finance, and technology functions, providing expert guidance.
Benefits
- Salaried: $52-62 per hour.
- Incorporated Business Rate: $62-72 per hour.
- 6-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
- Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
