Senior Analyst, Capital Operations

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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We're looking for a Senior Analyst, Capital Operations. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the strategic implementation of risk management initiatives within the Capital Operations portfolio. You will lead efforts in portfolio analysis, quality assurance, and strategic reporting to ensure data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity, performance, and efficiency of the capital risk portfolio while providing actionable insights to senior leadership.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead strategic initiatives and analysis related to the Capital Operations risk portfolio to identify performance trends and areas of improvement.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance frameworks to enhance risk control processes and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Design, implement, and optimize reporting tools to monitor portfolio performance, operational efficiency, and key metrics.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on portfolio data to provide strategic recommendations for senior management decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver recurring presentations on the state of the portfolio, including performance summaries, trend analysis, and risk exposure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Risk, Underwriting and Operations, to enhance data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Evaluate existing controls and recommend process improvements to strengthen operational performance and minimize risks.
• Support root cause analysis of operational losses and risk events to prevent recurrence and improve control frameworks.
• Own and streamline daily operational task

What you need to bring:

• 3-5 years experience in financial services;
• Ability to interpret, analyze and apply data/information;
• Working knowledge of fraud industry and banking operations;
• Good awareness of Operational risk and fundamental risk concepts;
• Understanding of capital markets key risks, processes and controls;
• Documenting rules, policies and procedures;
• Conducting training sessions for direct team members and the wider organisation; 
• SOX Compliance knowledge and experience;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, French is a strong asset. As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, business acumen, and report writing skills;
• Ability to present information as needed in an appropriate and professional manner;

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible hybrid environment (3 days/week in office);
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Flexible working policy
• Health insurance
• Health and wellness benefits
• Possibility for transit fees to be covered
• Linkedin learning
• Volunteer day

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.