Business Analyst, Front Office Technology & Business Delivery

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Opportunity

What You Will Do 

• Support the delivery of technology solutions across the full investment lifecycle, including trade capture, lifecycle events, settlement, collateral, position and cash management, valuation, and risk. 

• Collaborate with portfolio management, trading, investment analytics, risk, compliance, operations, and technology stakeholders to understand business needs and change objectives. 

• Translate user needs into clear business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories, building your understanding of product mechanics and the trade lifecycle. 

• Support defined phases of the delivery lifecycle for initiatives and enhancements, including requirements definition, design support, testing, implementation, and deployment. 

• Investigate trade, position, valuation, data, and process issues, documenting findings and supporting root cause analysis and resolution. 

• Analyze use cases and capital markets workflows to support solution options and development activities. 

• Document stakeholder requirements clearly and accurately, including relevant business rules, data requirements, interfaces, and reconciliation needs. 

• Define test scenarios and acceptance criteria, support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and validate results against expected business outcomes. 

• Create and refine product backlogs, features, process documentation, and user stories. 

• Identify and support business process and technology improvements. 

• Build awareness of industry trends, market practices, and regulatory changes affecting the products we support while contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 

What We Are Looking For 

You are a developing Business Analyst with capital markets or investment management experience and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. You are comfortable engaging with investment and technology professionals, asking questions, and working through complex business problems. 

You bring a solid foundation in business analysis and an understanding of the investment lifecycle, along with a desire to deepen your product and technology knowledge and take on greater ownership as your experience grows. 

Required Qualifications 

• Post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 

• 2–3+ years of experience in a Business Analyst role within capital markets or investment management, with experience supporting IT solutions across the investment lifecycle. 

• Knowledge of capital markets products, which may include OTC derivatives, equities, fixed income, or private markets, along with an understanding of the trade lifecycle. 

• Understanding of investment book of record concepts (IBOR, ABOR, PBOR) and how positions, cash, and accounting data flow between front, middle, and back office systems. 

• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, or functional specifications. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience investigating business and technology issues such as trade breaks, data discrepancies, and process gaps. 

• Working knowledge of Agile/DevOps delivery methodologies. 

• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with diverse stakeholders. 

• A demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and openness to coaching and guidance from senior colleagues. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Exposure to investment management platforms such as Aladdin, eFront, SimCorp, or Bloomberg. 

• Experience with work management tools such as Azure DevOps. 

• Exposure to system integration concepts such as interfaces, reconciliations, market and reference data, and SWIFT messaging. 

• Experience within the Canadian or global pension, investment management, or financial services industry. 

• Progress toward or completion of the CFA, CAIA, CSC, or a similar investment or financial designation. 

What Success Looks Like 

• Build strong working relationships across investment, risk, operations, and technology teams. 

• Develop a strong understanding of AIMCo’s investment business and the technology that supports it. 

• Deliver clear, accurate analysis and requirements that help move technology initiatives forward. 

• Take increasing ownership of assigned work and contribute effectively to business and technology solutions. 

About AIMCo 

AIMCo is one of Canada’s largest and most diversified institutional investment managers, managing more than $200 billion on behalf of Alberta-based pension plans, endowment funds, and government clients. We are guided by our core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration and are committed to delivering long-term value for Albertans. 

Next Steps

We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

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At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.