Business Systems Analyst - Capital Markets (Contract)

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. 

Strategy & Management Consulting 

Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy.   

Financial Institutions have drastically changed over the last decade, driven by increased regulatory constraints, diverse competition inside and beyond traditional banking organizations, and emerging technologies reshaping long-standing ecosystems.  Sia’s Financial Services Business Unit provides a comprehensive suite of core capabilities designed to address the diverse and evolving needs of our clients, enabling them to navigate complex challenges, seize new opportunities, and achieve their strategic objectives in an increasingly competitive and dynamic business environment. 

Why Join The Sia Team?

Excellence | Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Teamwork | Care & Support | Employee Wellbeing

These are the six core values that guide all our actions. As an expression of our values, our Sia team concept describes our commitment to fostering a sense of community within and among our offices. We believe that knowledge sharing is the key, not only to innovation, but to the growth and development of our people.

Your experience at Sia will be enriched by a(n):  

• Entrepreneurial journey
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving professional development goals through guidance, and real-time feedback
• Continuous learning & development opportunities
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs with an ever-growing list of global affinity initiatives

Please note - this is a contractual position. Banking / FSI experience highly preferred. 

This position is part of Sia’s Financial Services Business Unit based in Toronto. The responsibilities include the following:

Product Ownership & Agile Delivery

• Partner with business owners and subject matter experts to define epics, features, and user stories using Jira and SAFe Align
• Translate business objectives into clear, actionable requirements to support end-to-end solution delivery
• Own and maintain product backlogs, priorities, and sprint planning to ensure timely and value-driven execution
• Define strategic roadmaps, OKRs, and project timelines aligned to business outcomes

Project & Program Management

• Lead medium to large-scale initiatives using Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies
• Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and regular updates to leadership and steering committees
• Identify, manage, and resolve project dependencies, risks, and delivery constraints
• Drive execution across the full SDLC, including technology integration, data migration, and automation initiatives

Regulatory & Capital Markets Transformation

• Deliver regulatory operations and automation initiatives within large financial institutions
• Support OTC Derivatives, capital markets, and regulatory programs through technology integration and process optimization
• Translate complex regulatory and business requirements into scalable system and process solutions
• Supported end-to-end trade reporting initiatives, bridging regulatory requirements, business processes, and technology delivery

Leadership & Change Enablement

• Manage and mentor teams of up to 5 resources, providing hands-on Agile coaching
• Introduce and embed Kanban and Agile practices, supporting organizational adoption and maturity
• Lead business process redesign, data governance standards, and automation efforts to reduce manual intervention

• 7+ years of experience in management consulting, financial services, or global banking environments
• Strong background in Product Ownership, Project Management, and Business Analysis
• Proven experience delivering capital markets, regulatory, and technology transformation projects
• Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies
• Experience with Jira, Align, SDLC frameworks, data governance, and system migrations
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience with program and project management methodologies including Agile and Waterfall ; collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, or other) 
• Ability to quickly learn and conduct independent research; will need to apply new knowledge to own analysis and team management responsibilities 
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables, work on multiple workstreams from inception through implementation and adhere to tight deadlines 
• Strong Interpersonal skills, written & verbal communication skills to manage internal and external stakeholders 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.  

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.