Senior Business Analyst for Commodities Technology

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This role requires 5-7 years of BSA / Technical BA experience with Murex and Commodities Trading.

Global Trading Solutions is looking for a Senior BA for Commodities technology team. The candidate will be actively involved in projects and is accountable for collaborating with various teams such as: Front Office, Quants, Market Risk, Middle Office, Back Office, and downstream systems.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the trading and sales desks to plan, elicit, analyze, document, communicate and manage business requirements.
• Has advanced to expert knowledge of business analysis, quality assurance, project delivery practices and standards across the project lifecycle.
• Works independently as a senior or lead business analyst and coaches and guides members within area of expertise.
• Has worked on migration/transformation projects as a lead BA

Leadership Skills and Accountability:

Initiative Delivery, Requirements and Business Testing Management

• Estimate, forecast and manage the requirements and Business Testing effort including cost, risks, issues, resource and timeline  
• Support business with defining the business need or problem and identifying potential solutions
• Understand, challenge, categorize, prioritize and document business requirements 
• Create the Test Strategy & Plan including identifying and documenting scope, and requirements 

Business Product Knowledge:

• Knowledge of commodities business including:
  • Physical business (Metals, Energy, Agriculture)
  • Inventory Management
  • Risk reporting and PnL Attribution

Technical Skills:

• Ability to write SQL statements for analytical work
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivots, macros, etc.)
• Experience using AI Tools for data analysis and product specifications.

Vendor Application Knowledge:

• Capable of performing support including simulation reval and market data manipulation and curve building
• Deep knowledge of Murex
• Desirable: knowledge of Endur

Asset Classes:

• Commodities including Precious Metals, Base Metals, Oil, Gas and Emission, Agriculture

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

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BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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