Middle Office/Settlement operations technology Business Analyst

Application Deadline:

09/16/2024

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Technology

This a hybrid position requiring in office presence at the above stated work location.

Keys for the role:

• 7+ years of Business Analyst experience in Capital Markets with Middle Office/Settlement operations technology experience.
• Understanding of FIX messaging and mapping for client block trades.
• Understanding of various MT5XX SWIFT messaging and mapping.
• Self-motivated to work with other groups within the organization under minimum supervision. 
• Understanding of how client trades allocation flows front to back.
• Ability to perform data mapping for FIX, SWIFT, CSV, Fixed Delimited, XML data set within BMO platform.
• Understanding of the rates data set and mapping.

Serves as an advisor and partner between the business/group and T&O to define & document technology requirements for a business/group. Provides subject matter expertise for all IT systems related initiatives. Manages initiatives, supports and delivers on operational goals.

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through. 
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders. 
• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance. 
• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
• Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.
• Determines priorities, current, planned initiatives, and support requirements related to strategic management of the business/group in partnership with the business/group.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
• Acts as the primary liaison between the business and Technology & Operations.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Defines business requirements for analytics & reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making.
• Develops and applies the framework for databases; oversees database management in adherence with data governance standards.
• Leads new development, integration, and enhancement of IT systems and technology, including critical applications.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Leads the development of the communication strategy focusing on positively influencing or changing behaviour.
• Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
• Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
• Leads the successful implementation and sustainment of all approved IT strategic/change initiatives.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder technology needs.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of technology solutions.
• Supports business in production support, system enhancements, product upgrades and development.
• Provides expertise to establish key business initiatives/priori