Job Description
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At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,000+, and has 51 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.
Role: Business Analyst Expert -Climate Risk/ Credit Risk
Location: Toronto, ON(3 Days Hybrid)
Type: Full-time/Contract
Job Description :
8+ Years of IT experience.
What will you do?
- Develop detailed understanding of current state including data feeds required for Enterprise Risk Engines and Reporting
- Understand changes required in current state to support the future strategic platform for Climate Risk Data
- Understand new Data sources for a range of (PCAF) Asset Classes – Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Sovereign Debt, Project Finance, Listed Equity and Corporate Bonds, Business Loans and unlisted Equities
- Map and provide rules for the transformation of data from multiple sources into standardized data feeds required for the Climate Risk engines
- Work closely with business users to understand business requirements and demo system functionality
- Prepare high level and detailed requirements and functional specifications, and support Developers on projects
- Efficiently perform business analysis tasks including documentation of requirements, data analysis and support UAT testing
- Work closely with development team, explain the requirements, validate the design assumptions for various business scenarios and testing
- Support QA/Business team in creation of UAT test cases against business requirements
Must Have
- Experience working on Risk Data projects (Agile methodologies), sourcing, standardization, and aggregation of risk in one of the functional risk areas such as Counterparty/Credit Risk
- Understanding of financial Instruments including several types of Fixed Income and Equity Instruments and their valuation; Exposure to Banking Loan Book and other products
- Skills acquired in a market and/or counterparty risk management environment are transferable
- 10+ years previous work experience as a Business or Data Analyst, or in a technical/functional Role
- Documentation skills – ability to succinctly articulate requirements, summarize data analysis and present to business users and development team
- Use of Python, Anaconda, Pandas, Jupyter and support of Developers working with a technology stack including Linux, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, and other big data technologies
- Strong data analysis skills are required including analyzing large data sets in using SQL queries and other modelling tools
- Producing and using Data Catalogues, understanding data models and business process modeling
- Experience building enterprise scale applications involving large data volumes and computations
- Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science or other quantitative discipline
Nice to Have
- Good understanding of Climate Risk Initiatives, Environmental, Social and Governance investment policies & framework for financial institutions
- Professional risk/finance certifications (e.g. FRM, PRM, CFA)
We can offer you:
- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
- A multinational organization with 51 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad
- Laptop and a mobile phone
- 15 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
- A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
- Retirement savings plans
- A higher education certification policy
- Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development
- On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
- Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
- Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
- A flat and approachable organization
- A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture
SYNE CHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity, and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.