The Opportunity

We currently have career opportunities for Senior Consultants and Managers in our Canadian Capital Markets (CM) consulting team. Our team works to build a better world by transforming businesses through the potential of our people, technology, and innovation. Emerging technologies are transforming all lines of business and requires our customers to embrace these new technological capabilities and see them as new competitive advantages.

We work collaboratively with some of the top executives in financial institutions of all sizes and scales, helping them create and realize the best solutions for the future of their business. Each project is different, so you’ll need to be able to excel in ambiguous situations and confidently navigate ever-changing circumstances. We’ll look to you to be a self-starter, have the ability to translate complex information into simple terms, manage teams, and deliver long-term solutions with confidence. On this team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to imagine the future as well as create it, where you can craft ideas and implement them for our clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a part of the CM practice, you will advise clients and assist in solving Business and Technology problems in Capital Markets industry. You will provide clients with functional analysis, design, implementation, and technical program management support services.

You will support or lead the delivery of customer engagements, build customer relationships and lead team development. This will include generating new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutions to present to internal and external clients.

This will include assisting with performing analysis of business requirements, translating requirements into functional specifications, design of technical solutions and requirements for implementation by development teams. Assisting with feature design, business process decomposition, supporting technical system integration, configuration of systems, modernization, optimization, decommissioning and analysis of underlying front to back data requirements

You will also be able to support client technology organizations with front to back SDLC, provide hands-on support across one or multiple phases of the process and have experience with Technical Project Management and Agile ways of working.

Individually and as a member of EY team, you will converse with the with Capital Markets buy side and sell side technology, operations and business clients on traded products and the end-to-end trade lifecycle levels of AVP to Senior VP/Director. You will have the ability to understand business problems and advise on proposed technology solutions. Summarize and document technical discussions, translate technical decisions into business English language and communicate with client’s business stakeholders. Liaise between business and technology teams.

You will have the ability to effectively integrate with and leverage offshore development teams to scale and accelerate software delivery to meeting deadlines and close work

Skills and attributes for success

• Agile, growth-oriented mindsets. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world. Experience in business development or delivering against financial targets in a service-oriented context is a plus
• High-performance tech leaders. A strong track record of management of large teams delivering strategic technology-enabled transformations and major digital implementations. Demonstrated team leadership experience in complex contexts, in addition to project management, advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Great communicators. Communication is key — we strive to bring our best interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, whether we’re writing an e-mail, building a proposal, drafting an architecture diagram, or cutting code.
• Curiosity and purpose. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world, and who are committed to integrity in every environment
• Integrity and inclusivity. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Capital Markets Business domain expertise. Intimate knowledge of the trading environment (front, middle, and back office), trading instruments (including derivatives and exotics across multiple asset classes), pricing, risk, and knowledge of the risk and regulatory issues within the Capital Markets businesses lines.
• Capital Markets Technology experience. Practical knowledge of the Capital Markets and investment division business and technical architecture and workflows. Experience with implementation of trading and risk platforms; especially with experience in Murex or Calypso.
• Hands on experience with delivering technology solutions in Capital Markets industry across any of the following process areas:
  • Transaction processing from pre-trade to settlement, transaction pricing, market risk, position / portfolio management, collateral management, client onboarding as well as risk and regulatory concepts
  • Understanding of technology environments across Capital Markets; typical integration of key systems and platforms (trade capture, pricing, reference data, market data, etc.)
  • Understanding of basic principles of financial data modeling; data shape, size, velocity of change
  • Strong knowledge of transaction lifecycle across CM (FO-MO-BO)
  • Strong knowledge of financial instruments and asset classes (e.g., fixed income, multi asset derivatives, equities, FX, commodities)
  • Overall understanding of the front to back capital markets data value chain
  • Excellent analytical skills with ability to systematically resolve technical problems
  • Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, good communication across all levels of seniority in an organization

Ideally, you’ll also have

Technical Skills (Technologies)

• Experience with technology implementation or support for core CM systems/ applications such as Murex and Calypso
• Deep understanding of the Murex and Calypso product suite, including its application across sell and buy side firms
• Advanced level of application implementation in modern programming languages C++, Java, Scala, Python, Node, or similar programming languages common in financial industry
• Strong understanding of computer science concepts including data structures, algorithm design, complexity, time, state
• Comfortable with object-oriented programming
• Experience working with RDF, JSON, XML and other standard data frameworks and standards
• Strong services-based implementation skills for building scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. SOAP, REST
• Experience with industry standard RDMS (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, PostgresSQL) and No-SQL datastores
• Comfortable working with large data sets, complex objects, performing analysis, modelling and linage
• Demonstrated experience with DevOps technologies (requirements management, version control, automated unit testing, code reviews, build and deployment)
• Understanding business and functional requirements, translating into technical requirements, and designing solutions
• Experience in architecture and design of solutions based on functional requirements
• Experience with application integration, upgrade, decommissioning
• Experience building and deploying applications in cloud
• Leading development teams, agile pods
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, and agile methodologies; experience delivering solutions in an agile environment. Experience with TDD and pairing

Desired Skills

• BSc/BA in Data Science/ Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus [5+ years work experience]
• SCRUM master and PMP certification is a plus
• Understanding of DLT, Cloud, AI/ML technologies and use cases in Capital Markets
• Knowledge of capital markets technology industry trends; knowledge of FinTech’s and their offerings
• Developing technology strategy, architecture principles, product roadmap
• Comfortable interacting with business stakeholders and clients for the purposes of understanding of business problems and design of solutions

What we look for

Successful candidates will have a leadership presence with a proven track record of sales and delivery in a management consulting context with established client relationships and experience in Canada.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients, and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.