Business Analyst – Capital Markets (Montréal) at act digital

Montreal, Quebec, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Analysis, SQL, Capital Markets, Financial Products, Data Operations, Technical Solutions, Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Collaboration, Risk Management, Data Governance, Murex, Calypso, Openlink, Moody's KMV

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description At Act Digital Canada, we’re the Canadian subsidiary of an international group with over 5,000 consultants worldwide. What makes us stand out? A solid international backbone with the agility of a local team. Deep technical expertise in cybersecurity, cloud, data & AI combined with strong business understanding. A focus on real collaboration, not buzzwords. Our Canadian team, based in Montréal and Toronto, partners with leading organizations in banking, insurance, pharma, manufacturing, and energy. We don’t just deliver projects — we work side by side with our clients, adapting to their challenges and bringing the right expertise at the right time. Job Description About the Role We are hiring a Business Analyst with proven and significant expertise in finance. If you do not have experience in finance, please do not apply. Beyond strong business knowledge, the ideal candidate will also bring a solid technical background (SQL is mandatory) and the ability to work across several initiatives at once. The role requires adaptability, clear communication, and the ability to operate between functional and technical perspectives. You will be working in an English environment. Responsibilities Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements across multiple projects. Translate business needs into actionable technical solutions. Support data operations, validation, and transformation with a strong focus on accuracy. Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries (mandatory). Collaborate with developers, QA, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. Adapt to changing priorities, switching effectively between projects. Maintain strong communication in hybrid/remote environments. Qualifications Required Skills & Experience Capital markets expertise (mandatory): deep knowledge of financial products (such as Fixed Income, Bonds, Repos, Money Market, Equities, Mutual Funds, Derivatives, FX.) Technical background (mandatory): SQL database expertise is required. Additional experience with development tools/languages (Java, C++, Oracle, Sybase, VBA, etc.) is a strong asset. Hands-on experience with platforms such as Murex, Calypso, Openlink, Moody’s KMV, or similar. Ability to operate as both a technical expert and business analyst, bridging functional and technical aspects. Proven adaptability and flexibility to handle multiple projects at once. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Additional Information ++++: Knowledge of reporting tools (Crystal Reports, Business Objects). Exposure to risk management platforms or data governance environments.

Responsibilities

The Business Analyst will gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements across multiple projects while translating business needs into actionable technical solutions. The role requires collaboration with developers, QA, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and adaptability to changing priorities.