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    Business Analyst, Trading Platform - Toronto, Canada - OMERS

    OMERS
    OMERS Toronto, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Why join us?

    Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

    At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.

    Scope of Position

    Reporting to the Manager, Trading Platform, Capital Markets Finance, the Business Analyst role responsibilities include defining business specifications for new solutions & integrations, developing test plans, upgrading applications, developing reporting and troubleshooting data issues. The role requires an excellent understanding of investment business processes and experience maintaining & supporting investment applications combined with excellent analytical project work skills, including requirements analysis and documentation, root cause analysis of production issues, testing of application or integration changes, and implementation change management. The position requires strong analytical skills coupled with investment operations knowledge (both Front, Middle & Back Office) and systems implementation and application maintenance experience. It requires strong interpersonal, organizational and project management skills combined with the ability to readily adapt to rapidly changing investment and technology environments.

    We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 3+ days per week.

    Responsibilities:

  • Acquires detailed knowledge of the business uses of the applications and services (in both Investment Front Office and Investment Operations context) currently implemented in support of our partners and provides proactive application support to individual users to assist in meeting business program objectives.
  • Provides business system analysis support in approved projects with respect to the identification of automation opportunities, assistance in workflow design development, and software evaluations.
  • Assumes responsibilities in project activities including the definition of business requirements, design and implementation of system interfaces, testing, documentation, upgrades of investment applications, data conversions and reconciliations.
  • Provides support to users in the development of new reports and in the resolution of reporting and other data issues.
  • Provides problem solving, troubleshooting of issues, and consulting support for newly implemented investment system functions.
  • Assumes responsibilities in developing test cases, implementation plans, defining workflow solutions, controls, standards, and naming conventions within applications.
  • Develops user manuals, application documentation and application training programs.
  • Develops effective working relationships with investment management and operations groups, custodian, auditors, systems vendors, and others in the industry.
  • Works cross-functionally with other analysts within the group/floor, IT Infrastructure, and Vendors as appropriate to facilitate the roll-out and ongoing support of major application additions, enhancements, workflows, and upgrades for our partners.

    • Qualifications:

  • University degree in Computer Science & Mathematics, Commerce & Finance, Engineering, or equivalent industry-related business experience; completion of Canadian Securities Course an asset.
  • A minimum of 2 - 3 years experience as a Business/Systems Analyst with exposure in relevant investment systems implementation activities. Investment applications including trading, portfolio management & analytics tools on various platforms with emphasis on SQL Server based products.
  • Demonstrated project skills and experience in all phases of solution development life cycle.
  • Experience in defining, implementing, and supporting investment business solutions.
  • Experience in investment business operations with thorough understanding of trading and portfolio accounting.
  • Experience with developing integration between investment applications and development of data feed interfaces is beneficial.
  • Experience in Front Office Trading Applications, as well as middle/back office applications (including but not limited to Charles River IMS, Omgeo, Bloomberg, Calypso) is beneficial.
  • Experience with SSRS and ODBC report writers is beneficial. Experience with SQL queries and Power BI.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office including Excel spreadsheets, with intermediate skills in Macros, pivots, real time links/queries.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to foster effective team dynamics.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to facilitate the implementation of application systems to meet business objectives.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively in fast-paced, multiple project environments.
  • Knowledge of the investment lifecycle and data domains for exchange traded and OTC products, including exotic instruments.

    • And you demonstrate

  • High standards of business and ethical values including the ability to deal with confidential information
  • A people-first focus with a desire to develop meaningful, positive relationships across all levels of the organization
  • A teammate mentality coupled with servant leadership
  • A sense of urgency, optimism, and a desire to deliver excellence
  • An uncompromising focus on outcomes
  • A desire to drive debate, to speak candidly and to listen empathetically; and
  • Strong orientation towards strategy, change and results
  • A continuous improvement mindset
  • A passion for delivering "beautiful work"

    • Our story:

    Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans, with $128.6 CAD billion in net assets as of December 31, 2023. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children's aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

    OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.

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