Technical Business Analyst - Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
About the role
Responsibilities
Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
Engage with portfolio managers, middle office, and trading desks to capture and analyze business needs Translate requirements into clear functional specifications, process flows, and user stories with acceptance criteria Partner with the Product Owner to refine and prioritize the backlog in line with strategic objectives Support delivery of solutions that strengthen efficiency, transparency, and compliance in collateral processes Review source code to validate and/or extract process workflows Track progress, remove blockers, and promote agile best practices Break down stories into appropriately sized pieces for sprint planning Drive continuous improvement within the team
Stakeholder Management & Delivery
Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams Ensure timely delivery of features and initiatives, highlighting risks and dependencies Communicate status updates and findings clearly to senior management and stakeholders
Skills - Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, Data, or related field Proven experience as a Business Analyst in capital markets, with a solid understanding of portfolio management and the trade lifecycle Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail Excellent communication and facilitation skills Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable to dynamic business needs Outcome‑focused, with the ability to balance business priorities and technical constraints Excellent problem‑solving, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have
Strong data analysis skills, including ability to query, validate, and interpret datasets Familiarity with portfolio management systems such as Bloomberg, Charles River, BlackRock Aladdin Agile certification (CSM, PSM)