Business Consultant – Trading & Investment Operations (Contract)

Our client, a large enterprise organization, is seeking an Intermediate Business Consultant for a 12-month contract opportunity (strong potential for extension). This is a hybrid role based in Toronto or Montreal , requiring regular onsite presence at a downtown office location. This is a high-impact transformation role supporting trading workflows, investment operations, data integration, and cross-functional business change initiatives across front, middle, and back-office environments. Key Responsibilities o Lead business analysis and solution design initiatives to enhance trading workflows and operational processes o Manage cross-functional change requests and coordinate enhancements through full lifecycle delivery o Support onboarding of new products, instruments, and system capabilities o Act as a central point of contact for operational inquiries and workflow improvements o Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and simplification o Collaborate with business, technology, and operations teams to ensure aligned execution o Communicate impacts, risks, and updates effectively to stakeholders o Contribute to long-term transformation and future-state workflow design o Provide subject matter expertise across institutional trade lifecycle processes Must-Have Requirements o 5+ years of experience designing solutions across complex financial systems o 5+ years of experience leading change management, workflow optimization, and operational improvements o Ability to operate in a hybrid capacity (Business Analysis + Project Coordination + SME support) o Strong knowledge of institutional trade lifecycle across front, middle, and back office o 2+ years of experience with Bloomberg trading systems o Solid understanding of operational dependencies including custody, reporting, accounting, investment controls, and risk Nice-to-Have o Experience with institutional platforms such as Think Folio, Eagle/SS&C, OMGEO CTM, TMS, or similar o Exposure to enterprise data warehouse or investment operations systems o Experience with automation tools (VBA, Python, Alteryx) o Prior experience within large financial institutions o Exposure to regulatory change or institutional client onboarding initiatives Soft Skills o Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills o Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority o Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities o Highly organized and comfortable managing competing priorities o Professional, collaborative, and comfortable escalating when required If you are interested & qualified for this opportunity, please send your updated resume in MS Word format to View email address on ifg-global.com For other opportunities please visit today!