Technical Business Analyst - Metal Trading and Risk System

at  BMO Financial Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

Global Trading Solutions is looking for a Senior BA for Metal Commodities technology team. The candidate will be actively involved in projects and is accountable for collaborating with various teams such as: Front Office, MFL Quants, Market Risk, Global Middle Office, Back Office, and downstream systems.

INITIATIVE DELIVERY, REQUIREMENTS AND BUSINESS TESTING MANAGEMENT

• Estimate, forecast and manage the requirements and Business Testing effort including cost, risks, issues, resource and timeline
• Support business with defining the business need or problem and identifying potential solutions
• Understand, challenge, categorize, prioritize and document business requirements
• Create the Test Strategy & Plan including identifying and documenting scope, and requirements

BUSINESS PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of commodities business including:
• Physical Metals business
• Inventory Management
• Risk reporting and PnL Explained

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to write SQL statements for analytical work
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivots, macros, etc)

VENDOR APPLICATION KNOWLEDGE:

• Capable of performing support including simulation reval and market data manipulation and curve building
• Deep knowledge of the main modules within Endur

KEY DELIVERABLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with the trading and sales desks to plan, elicit, analyze, document, communicate and manage business requirements.
• Has advanced to expert knowledge of business analysis, quality assurance, project delivery practices and standards across the project lifecycle.
• Works independently as a senior or lead business analyst and coaches and guides members within area of expertise.