Montreal Exchange

Functional Analyst - Clearing Systems

Montreal Exchange$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technological field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
  • At least 3 years of experience in functional analysis
  • 5 years of overall experience in software architecture
  • Strong analytical ability for complex technical-financial environments
  • Fluency in French and English (oral and written)

Responsibilities

  • Perform reverse engineering of existing services to enhance operations
  • Translate complex business needs into clear functional requirements
  • Collaborate closely with architects, developers, and QA analysts
  • Document system functions to ensure knowledge retention
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on leading financial systems
  • Collaborative environment within TMX Group
  • Career development tools and expertise in high finance
Full Job Description
This role reports to: Squad Lead, Core Clearing

Job Location: This role is hybrid (2-3 days/week in the office) - based in Montreal, QC

Key Accountabilities

As a pillar of the evolution of SOLA Clearing, our flagship system, you will thrive in a multidisciplinary Agile environment focused on propelling our clearing services, particularly for fixed-income instruments.

  • Analysis and Optimization: Perform reverse engineering of existing services to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
  • Requirements Synthesis: Translate complex business needs into clear functional requirements.
  • Agile Collaboration: Serve as the pivot point between architects, developers, and QA analysts.
  • Documentation: Ensure the sustainability of knowledge by accurately documenting system functions.
  • Compliance: Guarantee that operations comply with the rigorous standards of regulatory bodies.


Must Haves

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a technological field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.).
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years in functional analysis and 5 years of overall experience in software architecture.
  • Analytical Mindset: A natural ability to understand complex technical-financial environments.
  • Language Skills: Full proficiency in both French and English (oral and written) is required, as you will interact with internal and external stakeholders who communicate primarily in English.


Nice to Haves

  • Knowledge of financial markets (post-trade, derivatives, or fixed-income repos).
  • Ability to read C++ code (essential for system reverse engineering).
  • Knowledge of UML
  • Proficiency with the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) and Agile methodologies.


What We Offer

  • The opportunity to work on world-class financial systems.
  • A stimulating collaborative environment within TMX Group.
  • Concrete tools for career development and unique expertise in high finance.

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