Abstract:
Capital markets can often feel complex and inaccessible to business analysts looking to enter or grow within the space. This session breaks down the ecosystem into clear, practical components—covering market participants, asset classes, and the complete front-to-back trade lifecycle. Attendees will gain a structured understanding of how trades are captured, processed, and managed across systems such as OMS, EMS, and downstream platforms.
Capital markets can often feel complex and inaccessible to business analysts looking to enter or grow within the space. This session breaks down the ecosystem into clear, practical components—covering market participants, asset classes, and the complete front-to-back trade lifecycle. Attendees will gain a structured understanding of how trades are captured, processed, and managed across systems such as OMS, EMS, and downstream platforms.
This session is designed to provide a strong foundation and help BAs confidently engage in capital markets projects from day one.
Speaker Bio:
Michael Muthurajah is the Founder & Principal Consultant at MD Market Insights, a capital markets consulting and education firm focused on developing elite business analysts and delivering high-impact solutions across trading, risk, and regulatory domains. With over 14 years of experience across institutions including TD Securities, BMO, CIBC, Scotiabank, and Morgan Stanley, Michael specializes in front-office systems, trade lifecycle architecture, and data-driven transformation. He is an active speaker with IIBA chapters and a passionate advocate for bridging business analysis with capital markets expertise.