Job Description

Story Behind the Need:

• Business group: GWRT - Global Capital Markets Technology
• Project: Mexico Transformation - BAU enhancements relating to Mexico business and FX technologies (back-office enhancements)
• Reason for request: Backfill

Candidate Value Proposition:

• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead the back-office transformation fro the Mexico FX business

Typical Day in Role:

• Enhancement items that need to be viewed on a regular bases. Management/project will prioritize items and assign to the contractor
• Analysis and typical roles for a BSA
• Running SQL queries and work with Oracle
• Looking at data attributes (related to FX) and ensuring that the data is accurate and complete.
• Working on internal enhancements, as well as meeting regulatory/industry requirements (e.g., ISO20022)
• Ensuring accuracy of the output generated by the system
• Will be working internally with the Mexico Technology team, other BSAs, Developers, as well as with some business users
• May undertake some work on the back end using Unix, if able.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills (in order of priority):

• 3+ years' back-office experience within FX
• 5+ years' experience working in a relevant capacity as a BSA
• Wallstreet FX: exposure to settlements/payments via SWIFT and CLS, accounting, and confirmations
• Professional experience writing and designing SQL queries (intermediate to advanced skills)
• Hands-on experience with SDLC (testing and technical specifications), as well as a strong understanding of configurations, technical mappings, data attributes

Soft Skills:

• Willingness to learn new things is a key value
• Problem solver

Nice to Have Skills:

• Working knowledge of Unix
• Fluency in Spanish would be an asset

Best vs Average:

• FX back-office experience is the top priority when sourcing candidates. The best contractor would have direct FX systems experience. Technical aptitude is important, as well as understanding the software development life cycle.

Degrees or certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required

Candidate Review & Selection:

• Structure and Format: One or two rounds (30 minutes each, panel interviews)
• Availability to interview: ASAP

Job Details

9595

Contract

6 months

Toronto