Job Title: Business Analyst/Data Modeler
Location: Toronto/Halifax

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Business

Analyst/Data Modeler to join our Data and Architecture Services team within the Capital Markets Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing data models that effectively capture trade data across a diverse range of financial products. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in data modeling, deep knowledge of capital markets, and a strong understanding of trade data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop sophisticated data models for trade data related to various financial instruments, ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with the Director, Data and Architecture Services, Trade Data, to understand strategic objectives and contribute to the overall data architecture strategy.
• Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, and IT teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications. Create and maintain logical and physical data models, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Ensure data models are flexible and scalable to support the introduction of new products and adapt to changes in market practices.
• Manage metadata repositories and data dictionaries, promoting data quality and consistency across the organization.
• Review data models with stakeholders, validating design decisions and ensuring data integrity.
• Advise on data normalization, storage solutions, and efficient data retrieval methods.
• Participate in data governance initiatives, supporting the development and enforcement of data policies and standards.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, tools, and regulatory changes that impact data modeling and capital markets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data modeling, with a strong preference for candidates with capital markets experience.
• Expert knowledge of financial products, trade lifecycle, and market data.
• Demonstrated experience in modeling trade data using industry-standard protocols and schemas such as FpML (Financial Products Markup Language), ISDA CDM (International Swaps and Derivatives Association Common Domain Model), FIX (Financial Information eXchange), SWIFT, or ISO20022. Proficiency in data modeling tools (e.g., ERwin, PowerDesigner, IBM Data Architect) and familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and big data platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders.
• Understanding of financial regulations (e.g., GDPR, MiFID II, Dodd-Frank) and their impact on data management.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are considered an asset.

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