The Senior Business Systems Analyst is part of a dynamic IT BA and QA team, serving as a key link between business objectives and technical solutions. They will deliver and support application solutions for multiple internal clients by engaging in requirements gathering, system analysis, solution design, and implementation.

Core Responsibilities

Ownership of requirements and solution execution

Drive requirements discovery using multiple methods (document review, workshops, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, others); define, analyze and document requirements

Work with stakeholders to define requirements and provide guidance/research throughout the delivery cycle

Create functional specifications and materials to support other stakeholders (e.g., Development, QA, Operations and support, Connectivity, etc.)

Work in a matrix environment with business, project management, development and QA teams to facilitate solution delivery and issue resolution

Assist in User Acceptance Testing and user training sessions

Assist in the creation of training materials and support documentation

Manage and maintain business applications through continued operational support – acting as a business advocate within the technology organization; includes production support and ongoing enhancements

Perform data analysis for various reports or ad‑hoc queriesWork on several projects and production support activities by setting priorities and multi‑tasking

Evaluate, plan, and implement improvements in development processes and practices

Must-Haves





Requires 7+ years of experience as a BA/BSA, preferably in the capital markets domain

University degree or college certification in Business, Information Systems

Canadian Securities Course and/or equivalent knowledge

Experience with databases, data mapping, and query & reporting tools

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with open and transparent communication of thoughts and ideas

Ability to participate in tactical and strategic planning exercises, confirming delivery priorities and capabilities

Solid analytical, planning, negotiating and interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Experience with FIX protocol for order flow and allocations

In-depth knowledge of FIX Protocol and work with marketplaces and vendors to define specifications for FIX or other proprietary integrations

Ability to juggle many evolving priorities

Aptitude for training and onboarding new personnel

Skilled with MS Office suite of products, Visio, and Azure DevOps

Skilled with data analysis and business intelligence tools such as Power BI, SQL Server, and advanced Excel functions

Ability to write and understand SQL queries

Experience with CI/CD pipelines,



automation tools and DevOps methodologies will be highly beneficial

Nice‑to‑Haves

Experience with systems integrations involving trades, messaging protocols and mapping of attributes

Knowledge of regulatory requirements, understanding and experience working with financial products and markets

Knowledge of trading products in equities, fixed income, crypto, futures and options markets

Experience with CRM systems e.g. Dynamics 365

Experience in programming would be an added advantage

What we offer

Competitive base salary in alignment with market

Performance based bonus

Hybrid work environment

Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one

Defined contribution pension plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment

Paid flex days and sick days

Vacation days

Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up

Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations

Equal Employment Opportunity – CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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📌 Senior Business Systems Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 CIRO / OCRI
📍 Ontario