BA/SME with Interest Rate Swaps exp
systemCanadaTechnologies
Posted: May 10, 2013
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Quick Summary
The candidate must have strong knowledge of OTC financial markets, especially Interest Rate Swaps (IRS) and Foreign Exchange (FX) Swaps, and be able to write business requirements in the financial industry.
Required Skills
Job Description
SCT resources have a broad range of skills in different technologies. The large skill-set has been made possible by a conscious focus on strengthening our skills base. Every person selected for our team brings something new, something that adds to our offerings. We learn continuously, both on the job and through formal training programs.
Candidate must have previous experience writing business requirements in the financial industry.
- Strong knowledge of OTC financial markets, especially Interest Rate Swaps (IRS) and Foreign Exchange (FX) Swaps, is required.
- Knowledge of other OTC swap markets, such as Credit Default Swaps (CDS) and Equity Swaps, is a plus.
- Familiarity with Calypso OTC Clearing and Processing software is desired.
- Experience with additional CME Group asset classes such as Energies, Metals, Agricultural Products, etc., is a plus.
- Knowledge of listed derivatives (futures and options), clearing systems, risk management methodologies, margining systems, trade lifecycle and post-trade processing is a plus.
- Must be familiar with formal requiremnts management process.
- Working knowledge of system design, architecture and application programming/analysis and software development life cycles is required.
- Understanding of XML concepts, FpML, FIX protocol and FIXML is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office tools, such as Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities will include
- Participate in identifying business requirements by working directly with business stakeholders, end users, and technology.
- Produce business requirements and functional specifications for API and GUI projects.
- Document, communicate, and review requirements with project team members and Business users.
- Work directly with technology Development, Systems Analysis and QA staff to answer questions, help troubleshoot issues, and perform high level user acceptance testing.
- Some domestic and/or international travel may be required.