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 transparent, 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

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

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