Business Analyst - Capital Market

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

Business Analyst – Capital Markets (Toronto)

• Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – remote with occasional on-site presence)
• Language: English

About The Role

We are seeking a Business Analyst with proven expertise in finance (banking, trading, investment, or capital markets). This is the number one selection criterion: if you do not have professional experience in the financial sector, your application will not be considered.

In addition to strong financial knowledge, the candidate must also bring a solid technical background (SQL required) and the ability to balance both functional and technical aspects.

Responsibilities

• Collect, document, and validate both functional and technical requirements.
• Perform SQL-based data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with developers, data teams, and infrastructure to design and implement solutions.
• Manage requirements and priorities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Communicate effectively with business and IT stakeholders in a hybrid/remote setup.
• Adapt quickly to evolving business and project needs.
• Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• Finance expertise (mandatory): professional experience in banking, financial services, or capital markets. Applications without financial expertise will not be considered.
• Technical background (mandatory): strong SQL database knowledge is required. Experience with development tools/languages (Java, C++, VBA, COBOL, Oracle, Sybase, etc.) is a strong asset.
• Previous experience with financial applications such as Murex, Calypso, Openlink, or similar.
• Strong ability to combine functional analysis with technical execution.
• High adaptability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

+++:

• Experience with reporting or BI tools.
• Prior exposure to risk management systems or data governance platforms.