Jr. Business Analyst – Capital Markets & Reconciliation
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Jr. Business Analyst – Capital Markets & Reconciliation to support reference data management, credit data processing, reconciliation activities and operational initiatives. This opportunity offers exposure to capital markets operations, project work, process improvement and collaboration with business and technology partners in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Pay rate range (CAD): $17.60/hr – $34.78/hr
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation while supporting time-sensitive operational requirements.
- Process, manage and maintain client and credit limit data across multiple systems for new and existing clients.
- Review and resolve exceptions identified through reconciliation processes.
- Verify applicable AML, KYC and regulatory requirements for new clients in accordance with established policies.
- Respond promptly and accurately to stakeholder inquiries, escalating issues when appropriate.
- Maintain and update standard operating procedures to reflect current processes.
- Provide guidance and training to team members on best practices and business-as-usual activities.
- Support project initiatives by contributing to business requirements, team-function analysis and operational planning.
- Collaborate with business and technology partners to support end-to-end project understanding and delivery.
- Validate operational readiness activities and cutover planning for projects approaching implementation, and communicate status to management.
- Gather information for internal audits and other control functions as required.
- Escalate identified issues to the appropriate business or technology partners in collaboration with management.
- Help prioritise work distribution and manage team mailbox activities to support quality and efficiency.
- Identify and recommend innovative ways to streamline processes and improve operational effectiveness.
- Contribute to a positive, diverse and equitable team environment by supporting collaboration and keeping colleagues informed of routine activities.
- Support recruitment and interview activities as required.
Desired Skill-Set
- At least two years of relevant business analysis or operational experience.
- Experience with credit and reconciliation processes.
- At least two years of capital markets or trading knowledge.
- At least two years of reference data experience.
- Understanding of capital markets products, including fixed income, foreign exchange, equities and derivatives.
- Knowledge of banking operations and related data management processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving, interpersonal, leadership and time-management skills.
- Ability to train and guide colleagues effectively.
- Ability to learn quickly, meet business deadlines and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated approach with sound judgement and effective problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities while exercising initiative.
- Hands-on proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Visio and Outlook.
- University or college education with relevant experience.
Nice to Have
- Experience with a leading financial institution.
- Fixed income experience, including settlements or prime brokerage operations.
- VBA or other technical skills.
- Experience creating BPM drawings and models.
- Experience supporting operational projects, process improvement or business requirements.
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.