Why Kyndryl

Our world has never been more alive with opportunities and, at Kyndryl, we’re ready to seize them. We design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. Kyndryl is at the heart of progress — dedicated to helping companies and people grow strong. Our people are actively discovering, co-creating, and strengthening. We push ourselves and each other to seek better, to go further, and we carry this energy to our customers. At Kyndryl, we want you to keep growing, and we’ll provide plenty of opportunities to make that happen.

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Your Role and Responsibilities

The Securities Industry Services (SIS) unit within Kyndryl offers a complete, comprehensive suite of products and services managing the back office and front office within brokerage firms, banks, and mutual fund dealers doing business in the Canadian securities industry. The BA is involved in every aspect of the delivery life cycle, and acts as the primary interface between the Client/Customer Support group and the Solution Development area to also ensure that the solution is delivered as per the requirements with key responsibilities in documenting/understanding client requirements then articulating them as detailed functional requirements and support activities through the application software delivery phases.
Document requirements/specifications for client requests using BA methodologies (ie. CRD, Use Cases, Requirements traceability, process flows).
Have a level of technical understanding to manage system level requirements, data mapping, review technical design documents
Interface with Brokerage clients and Product Strategists to gather requirements and ensure these are articulated into functional requirements.
Work closely with application architects and development staff on application changes
Work with test teams through the testing QA cycle
Provide user documentation and training on new products/functions
Assist in implementation strategy and execution
Have in-depth knowledge of front and back office brokerage business
Apply project management skills to ensure timely delivery

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Excellent knowledge of brokerage back-office in general. 5+ years as a domain expert in an area within the back-office. Understanding of one of the following brokerage business domains: Clearing and Settlement Processes for Equity transactions in Canada, Client Tax processing, Corporate Actions / Entitlements / Re-org processing, Mutual fund order and trade processing
Knowledge of online mainframe applications and batch systems, IMS and DB2 an asset.
Strong analytical skills for eliciting and documenting end-user requirements – 5+ years
Leads in managing detailed requirements through the SDLC phases identifying, tracking, escalating and/or resolving issues.
Excellent understanding of QA processes within the design and testing phases
Ability to work effectively in a disciplined project team environment under aggressive schedules
Excellent leadership skills
Excellent documentation skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Good facilitation skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Adaptability/Flexibility/Initiative
Client liaison/relationship experience

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

See above

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Being You @ Kyndryl

Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Other things to know

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.

Primary Job Category

Technical Specialist

Role (Job Role)

Business Analyst

Employment Type

Full-Time

Contract Type

Regular

Position Type

Professional

Travel Required

No Travel

Company

(Y009) Kyndryl Canada Limited

Is this role a commissionable / sales incentive based position

No