We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our client's dynamic team within the financial industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial operations, specifically with exposure to the trade lifecycle and reconciliation. This role is a hybrid position, combining day-to-day operational support with process analysis and improvement. You will be a key player in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of precious metals trading operations, acting as a central point of contact between front, middle office, and clients
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Advantages
Opportunity to work with a leading player in the financial industry.
Gain exposure to a specialized and high-demand area of the financial markets (precious metals).
Role offers a blend of operational support and project-based work, allowing you to develop a wide range of skills.
Collaborate with diverse teams across the organization, including traders, operations, and technology.
Be at the forefront of identifying and implementing process improvements that directly impact business objectives.
Responsibilities
Confirm incoming precious metals trades and proactively communicate any discrepancies to the front and middle office in a timely manner.
Execute complex transactions and overrides accurately, in line with established procedures and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Identify, document, and investigate exceptions and issues arising from trading processes, conducting root cause analysis to find systemic solutions.
Act as a subject matter expert on small-scale projects and initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency.
Escalate processing and operational issues to appropriate partners, ensuring timely resolution and maintenance of service quality.
Analyze key process drivers and contribute to the production of consolidated or aggregated reports.
Maintain strong working relationships with internal partners and external customers, responding to inquiries and resolving issues.
Support business objectives for operational excellence by identifying and suggesting improvements to standards, policies, and procedures.
Protect the interests of the organization by identifying and managing risks, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal frameworks (e.g., Anti-Money Laundering).
Contribute to change management projects and programs, ensuring clear communication and documentation of new processes.
Qualifications
Must have prior experience in the Banking/Financial Industry.
Demonstrated experience with the full Trade Lifecycle and Reconciliation.
2+ years of Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
2+ years of Python experience for automation and data manipulation.
Prior experience with Outlook is required.
Advanced knowledge of business analysis principles and methodologies.
Proven stakeholder/relationship management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to be a team player and adapt to high-volume periods.
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst to make a significant impact within a leading financial institution. If you have a solid background in financial operations, a passion for process improvement, and the technical skills to back it up, we encourage you to apply. You will play a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency, mitigating risk, and fostering strong relationships across the business.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our client's dynamic team within the financial industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial operations, specifically with exposure to the trade lifecycle and reconciliation. This role is a hybrid position, combining day-to-day operational support with process analysis and improvement. You will be a key player in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of precious metals trading operations, acting as a central point of contact between front, middle office, and clients
Advantages
Opportunity to work with a leading player in the financial industry.
Gain exposure to a specialized and high-demand area of the financial markets (precious metals).
Role offers a blend of operational support and project-based work, allowing you to develop a wide range of skills.
Collaborate with diverse teams across the organization, including traders, operations, and technology.
Be at the forefront of identifying and implementing process improvements that directly impact business objectives.
Responsibilities
Confirm incoming precious metals trades and proactively communicate any discrepancies to the front and middle office in a timely manner.
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Execute complex transactions and overrides accurately, in line with established procedures and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Identify, document, and investigate exceptions and issues arising from trading processes, conducting root cause analysis to find systemic solutions.
Act as a subject matter expert on small-scale projects and initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency.
Escalate processing and operational issues to appropriate partners, ensuring timely resolution and maintenance of service quality.
Analyze key process drivers and contribute to the production of consolidated or aggregated reports.
Maintain strong working relationships with internal partners and external customers, responding to inquiries and resolving issues.
Support business objectives for operational excellence by identifying and suggesting improvements to standards, policies, and procedures.
Protect the interests of the organization by identifying and managing risks, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal frameworks (e.g., Anti-Money Laundering).
Contribute to change management projects and programs, ensuring clear communication and documentation of new processes.
Qualifications
Must have prior experience in the Banking/Financial Industry.
Demonstrated experience with the full Trade Lifecycle and Reconciliation.
2+ years of Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
2+ years of Python experience for automation and data manipulation.
Prior experience with Outlook is required.
Advanced knowledge of business analysis principles and methodologies.
Proven stakeholder/relationship management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to be a team player and adapt to high-volume periods.
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst to make a significant impact within a leading financial institution. If you have a solid background in financial operations, a passion for process improvement, and the technical skills to back it up, we encourage you to apply. You will play a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency, mitigating risk, and fostering strong relationships across the business.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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