Derivatives Analyst

Job Role : Business Analyst

Duration : 12 Months (Highly chance to extends)

Location : Toronto, ON (Need to go 4 days in week onsite this is MUST)

Daily Responsibilities:

Describe a typical ‘day in the life’

• As a Business Analyst for the Strategic Derivatives Program, you will be the documentation backbone of our platform modernization initiative. Your typical day involves:
• Requirements Gathering & Analysis – Collaborating with business stakeholders and project teams to understand functional and technical requirements for the new derivatives platform
• Documentation Development – Creating comprehensive requirement specifications, process documentation, and technical guides that translate complex requirements into clear, actionable information
• User Guides & Training Materials – Developing end-user documentation and training resources to support smooth adoption of the new system
• Runbook Creation – Preparing operational procedures and step-by-step guides for system maintenance, troubleshooting, and day-to-day operations
• Stakeholder Communication – Acting as a bridge between business teams and technical teams, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
• Project Support – Providing ongoing documentation and analytical support to ensure the strategic initiative stays on track

Project Name(s), if applicable:

Please provide a brief project description

• Strategic Derivatives Program

What program/technology/software knowledge is essential for this role? Describe in what capacity the selected candidate will be using it:

• Financial Services Domain Knowledge
• Fund Accounting & Derivatives Expertise – Experience in financial services, particularly with fund accounting operations and/or derivatives processes, is essential. You'll leverage this knowledge to understand complex business requirements, identify process gaps, and ensure accurate documentation of the new system's capabilities against current workflows.

Documentation & Requirements Management

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) – You'll create requirement specifications, functional design documents, user guides, runbooks, and process documentation that teams will rely on during implementation and post-launch operations.

Communication & Analytical Skills

Strong Writing & Presentation Abilities – You'll translate technical concepts into clear documentation and present findings to diverse stakeholder groups.

Must-have Skills/Experiences and/or Education, certifications, qualifications, designations:

Professional Experience

• 3-5+ years as a Business Analyst – Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder management, ideally within financial services or technology projects.
• Financial Services Background – Experience in fund administration, derivatives trading, or related financial operations is essential to understand the business context and technical complexities of this modernization initiative.
• Documentation & Process Mapping – Proven ability to create clear, comprehensive documentation including requirements specifications, process flows, user guides, and operational procedures.
• Project Collaboration – Experience working cross-functionally with business teams, technical architects, developers, and operations to translate requirements into deliverables.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Derivatives or Financial Systems Knowledge (preferred) – Industry-specific certifications or demonstrated expertise in derivatives trading, fund accounting, or settlement processes

We use AI in our Hiring processes

Mindlance is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, equitable, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process