Our client, a major financial institution, is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Analyst for a long term engagement (Contract) to support a high-impact automation initiative within its Finance Regulatory Reporting (FRR) group. The successful candidate will bring a blend of financial systems expertise, project coordination skills, and hands-on experience in UAT testing and reconciliation.
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The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in IT or finance-related projects, particularly those involving financial instruments and data analysis. They must demonstrate strong proficiency with TM1 (or equivalent EPM systems), PeopleSoft, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Effective stakeholder management and excellent communication abilities are essential. Candidates with a background in banking, finance, or accounting—especially those familiar with regulatory reporting and manual control processes—will be at an advantage. Professional designations such as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA are considered assets.
Must-Have:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in IT/finance-related projects with exposure to financial instruments and data analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of TM1 (EPM or equivalent) and PeopleSoft platforms.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders and drive resolution in cross-functional settings.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Nice-to-Have:
- Previous experience in the banking or financial services industry.
- Background in finance or accounting; experience with regulatory reporting is a plus.
- Professional certifications such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA.
- Familiarity with manual control processes in a financial reporting context.
Advantages
- Join a critical regulatory transformation initiative within a major Canadian bank.
- Work in a collaborative and dynamic hybrid work environment.
- Gain hands-on experience with TM1, PeopleSoft, and EPM platforms.
- Exposure to cross-functional teams including IT, FSS, and FRR leadership.
- Opportunity to extend or be considered for future projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support UAT and PIV activities prior to system Go-Live.
- Maintain the FRR issue tracker and coordinate with IT/FSS to resolve issues pre- and post-Go Live.
- Assist in TM1 reconciliation and generate disclosure documentation for alignment with EPM.
- Manage and execute monthly data uploads for regulatory submissions.
- Develop comprehensive user and technical documentation, including control process flows and resolution logs.
- Oversee and monitor user access controls, ensuring regulatory compliance and segregation of duties.
- Execute other assigned tasks from the manager or designated delegate.
Qualifications
Accounting designation - ideally CA, CGA, ACCA, FCCA, or MBA or any other certification
Summary
This is a Hybrid role with 3 days onsite, located in Toronto.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in IT or finance-related projects, particularly those involving financial instruments and data analysis. They must demonstrate strong proficiency with TM1 (or equivalent EPM systems), PeopleSoft, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Effective stakeholder management and excellent communication abilities are essential. Candidates with a background in banking, finance, or accounting—especially those familiar with regulatory reporting and manual control processes—will be at an advantage. Professional designations such as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA are considered assets.
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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Our client, a major financial institution, is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Analyst for a long term engagement (Contract) to support a high-impact automation initiative within its Finance Regulatory Reporting (FRR) group. The successful candidate will bring a blend of financial systems expertise, project coordination skills, and hands-on experience in UAT testing and reconciliation.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in IT or finance-related projects, particularly those involving financial instruments and data analysis. They must demonstrate strong proficiency with TM1 (or equivalent EPM systems), PeopleSoft, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Effective stakeholder management and excellent communication abilities are essential. Candidates with a background in banking, finance, or accounting—especially those familiar with regulatory reporting and manual control processes—will be at an advantage. Professional designations such as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA are considered assets.
Must-Have:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in IT/finance-related projects with exposure to financial instruments and data analysis.
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- Strong working knowledge of TM1 (EPM or equivalent) and PeopleSoft platforms.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders and drive resolution in cross-functional settings.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Nice-to-Have:
- Previous experience in the banking or financial services industry.
- Background in finance or accounting; experience with regulatory reporting is a plus.
- Professional certifications such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA.
- Familiarity with manual control processes in a financial reporting context.
Advantages
- Join a critical regulatory transformation initiative within a major Canadian bank.
- Work in a collaborative and dynamic hybrid work environment.
- Gain hands-on experience with TM1, PeopleSoft, and EPM platforms.
- Exposure to cross-functional teams including IT, FSS, and FRR leadership.
- Opportunity to extend or be considered for future projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support UAT and PIV activities prior to system Go-Live.
- Maintain the FRR issue tracker and coordinate with IT/FSS to resolve issues pre- and post-Go Live.
- Assist in TM1 reconciliation and generate disclosure documentation for alignment with EPM.
- Manage and execute monthly data uploads for regulatory submissions.
- Develop comprehensive user and technical documentation, including control process flows and resolution logs.
- Oversee and monitor user access controls, ensuring regulatory compliance and segregation of duties.
- Execute other assigned tasks from the manager or designated delegate.
Qualifications
Accounting designation - ideally CA, CGA, ACCA, FCCA, or MBA or any other certification
Summary
This is a Hybrid role with 3 days onsite, located in Toronto.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in IT or finance-related projects, particularly those involving financial instruments and data analysis. They must demonstrate strong proficiency with TM1 (or equivalent EPM systems), PeopleSoft, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Effective stakeholder management and excellent communication abilities are essential. Candidates with a background in banking, finance, or accounting—especially those familiar with regulatory reporting and manual control processes—will be at an advantage. Professional designations such as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA are considered assets.
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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