BA PM Rates and Bonds

Our client, a premier North American capital markets organization, is seeking an experienced Business Analyst / Project Manager to join their Canadian Bonds and Rates Technology team.

In this critical role, you will bridge the gap between business vision and technical execution within a growing development organization. You will partner closely with engineering teams, traders, and risk professionals to deliver high-impact trading, risk, and trade lifecycle technology solutions. Operating in a fast-paced, Agile environment, you will drive business analysis, lead project delivery initiatives, support control and audit frameworks, and leverage modern AI productivity tools to accelerate project execution.

Advantages
High-Impact Capital Markets Exposure: Gain direct, end-to-end visibility across fixed income, rates, and credit technology delivery.

Modern Hybrid Workplace: Enjoy a balanced working structure with a regular downtown office presence.

Cutting-Edge Tech Environment: Work alongside a strong engineering group, driving modern technology adoption and leveraging generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot for workflow optimization.

Long-Term Enterprise Growth: Collaborate across cross-functional trade execution, risk, PnL, and audit stakeholders in a top-tier financial firm.

Responsibilities
Business & Technical Analysis: Gather, refine, and translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria for Canadian fixed income and rates trading platforms.

Project Management & Execution: Drive project delivery within an Agile framework, facilitating team workflows, managing project timelines, and ensuring key deliverables are met on time.

Data Validation & Analytics: Utilize SQL to perform deep data analysis, source-to-target mapping, trade data reconciliation, and technical validations.

Trade Lifecycle & Platform Operations: Oversee trade processing, PnL, and risk valuation workflows across vendor software platforms and market infrastructure.

Audit, Risk & Controls: Support internal and external audit requirements by preparing control documentation, evidence gathering, and ensuring compliance standard adherence.

Workflow Optimization: Actively integrate AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) into daily business analysis, project documentation, and operational tasks.

Qualifications
Must-Have Requirements:
- Experience: 5–8 years of experience as a Business Analyst in Capital Markets environments, with at least 3–5 years of hands-on Project Management responsibilities.

- Domain Expertise: Strong functional knowledge across Bonds, Rates, Credit, and Mortgages products, including an understanding of PnL, risk measures, and valuation concepts.

- Technical Skills: Advanced SQL proficiency for data validation and analysis.

- Methodology: Hands-on experience working in Agile software development environments (exposure to SAFe / Program Increment (PI) Planning is strongly preferred).

- AI Productivity Skills: Proficiency in applying AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) to optimize business analysis, documentation, and operational workflows.

- Vendor & Lifecycle Experience: Demonstrated familiarity with vendor trading platforms, trade lifecycle processing, and audit control environments.

Desired Qualifications / Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with key financial platforms (e.g., Bloomberg TOMS, Broadridge, MHUB).

- Knowledge of Canadian market clearing and execution venues (e.g., TMX, CCMS, CDS, FMCNET).

- Basic Python or scripting abilities for data analysis and task automation.

- Familiarity with regulatory and accounting frameworks such as FRTB, SA-CCR, IFRS 9/CECL, or mortgage analytics.

- Relevant industry certifications such as CFA, FRM, SAFe, CSM, or PSM.

Summary
This is a premier contract opportunity for a hybrid Business Analyst / Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced capital markets setup. If you possess deep expertise in fixed income and rates products, strong SQL and Agile capabilities, and a forward-thinking approach to leveraging modern productivity AI tools, we want to hear from you.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum onsite requirement of 4 days per week).

Please submit your updated resume for immediate consideration.

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