In this role, you will be the go-to expert for researching and analyzing complex derivatives and collateral initiatives. You will identify and implement service and technical improvements, supporting the rollout of new technologies and financial products. You will work side-by-side with cross-functional teams to perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) directly within Aladdin, ensuring that all system integrations align with strategic goals and regulatory mandates.
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Advantages
•High-Impact Work: Contribute directly to the evolution of derivatives and collateral management at a global headquarters level.
•Professional Growth: Gain exposure to diverse business units and senior leadership while deepening your expertise in the industry’s leading investment platform.
Responsibilities
•System Optimization: Serve as the internal expert for BlackRock’s Aladdin, executing test cases and identifying workflow enhancements within the platform.
•Requirements Management: Collect, document, and manage comprehensive business requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
•UAT Leadership: Develop and execute robust test strategies and plans in consultation with stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet rigorous quality standards.
•Strategic Collaboration: Establish and maintain relationships with business leaders to determine optimal solutions for complex operational issues.
•Process Engineering: Document and establish business processes, ensuring they comply with all industry regulatory requirements.
•Project Oversight: Track project goals, deadlines, and metrics, maintaining superior documentation to keep all parties informed as priorities shift.
Qualifications
•Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of intensive experience specifically with the BlackRock Aladdin investment platform.
•Domain Expertise: In-depth knowledge of derivatives products, trade lifecycle management, and collateral management processes.
•Technical Background: 10+ years of total experience in Business Analysis within the financial services industry, specifically in an application management environment.
•Education: University degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Computer Science. Advanced certifications such as an MBA, CFA, or FRM are considered a significant asset.
•Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a proven ability to negotiate with cross-functional representatives and motivate global teams.
Summary
As a Business Analyst Leader, you will act as the primary bridge between complex business needs and technical execution. You will lead non-IT project workstreams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure that derivatives processing and collateral management workflows are best-in-class. This role requires a rare blend of deep technical proficiency in Aladdin and the leadership presence to navigate a high-stakes, global corporate environment.
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.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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In this role, you will be the go-to expert for researching and analyzing complex derivatives and collateral initiatives. You will identify and implement service and technical improvements, supporting the rollout of new technologies and financial products. You will work side-by-side with cross-functional teams to perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) directly within Aladdin, ensuring that all system integrations align with strategic goals and regulatory mandates.
Advantages
•High-Impact Work: Contribute directly to the evolution of derivatives and collateral management at a global headquarters level.
•Professional Growth: Gain exposure to diverse business units and senior leadership while deepening your expertise in the industry’s leading investment platform.
Responsibilities
•System Optimization: Serve as the internal expert for BlackRock’s Aladdin, executing test cases and identifying workflow enhancements within the platform.
•Requirements Management: Collect, document, and manage comprehensive business requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
•UAT Leadership: Develop and execute robust test strategies and plans in consultation with stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet rigorous quality standards.
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•Strategic Collaboration: Establish and maintain relationships with business leaders to determine optimal solutions for complex operational issues.
•Process Engineering: Document and establish business processes, ensuring they comply with all industry regulatory requirements.
•Project Oversight: Track project goals, deadlines, and metrics, maintaining superior documentation to keep all parties informed as priorities shift.
Qualifications
•Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of intensive experience specifically with the BlackRock Aladdin investment platform.
•Domain Expertise: In-depth knowledge of derivatives products, trade lifecycle management, and collateral management processes.
•Technical Background: 10+ years of total experience in Business Analysis within the financial services industry, specifically in an application management environment.
•Education: University degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Computer Science. Advanced certifications such as an MBA, CFA, or FRM are considered a significant asset.
•Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a proven ability to negotiate with cross-functional representatives and motivate global teams.
Summary
As a Business Analyst Leader, you will act as the primary bridge between complex business needs and technical execution. You will lead non-IT project workstreams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure that derivatives processing and collateral management workflows are best-in-class. This role requires a rare blend of deep technical proficiency in Aladdin and the leadership presence to navigate a high-stakes, global corporate environment.
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.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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