We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Business Analyst to champion risk governance and data management initiatives within our organization. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in data lineage, risk assessment, data quality, and governance frameworks, with a proven ability to lead complex programs across cross-functional teams in the BFSI sector.

Additional Information

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.

In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Mississauga, ON is C$125K PA to C$130K PA /year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership-

Own the end-to-end delivery of key phases: Data Lineage, Risk and Control Assessment, Data Quality, Testing, and Attestation.

Shape and refine implementation strategies for high-risk data packages, setting execution priorities.

Serve as the SME and escalation point for data risk, governance processes, and remediation planning.

Program Oversight:

1. Data Lineage -

Oversee the execution of data lineage mapping exercises across business units.

Ensure completeness of lineage documentation, incorporating data transformations and manual interventions.

Govern lineage quality metrics, gap identification, and remediation prioritization.

2. Risk and Control Assessment -

Lead walkthroughs with business and control owners to assess ingestion-to-consumption risk.

Review and validate control effectiveness across manual, automated, preventive, and detective controls.

Guide the use of internal risk templates and align findings with enterprise risk taxonomy.

3. Data Quality & Profiling -

Direct the design and execution of data profiling and anomaly detection, working with vendor tools (e.g., Anomalo).

Guide business rule validation and help define or enhance enterprise DQ rules.

Lead quality assurance documentation and remediation recommendations.

4. Issue Management and Remediation -

Monitor the issue lifecycle, including severity tagging, impact assessment, and ownership tracking.

Oversee governance reporting for remediation plans; ensure timely execution across teams.

Maintain transparency with leadership on backlog status, risk exposure, and closure KPIs.

5. Testing & Validation -

Supervise UAT cycles validating data quality rules, lineage completeness, and control coverage.

Collaborate with data engineers and business testers to design and approve test plans.

Validate control effectiveness across automated and manual pipelines.

6. Use Case Onboarding -

Create and maintain templates for use case documentation (risk, control, lineage).

Ensure each use case includes proper controls, lineage, risk documentation, and compliance guardrails.

Standardize onboarding checklists and compliance approval workflows.

7. Operational Attestation Transition -

Define and institutionalize the transition framework from project delivery to operational teams.

Drive adoption of attestation templates, training materials, and feedback mechanisms.

Ensure control ownership and documentation continuity post-transition.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Risk Governance, or Enterprise Data Management.
• At least 3 years in a lead or senior BA role overseeing cross-functional risk/data initiatives in BFSI.
• Proven experience managing stakeholders across business, technology, audit, and compliance.

Preferred, but not required:

Banking/ Financial Domain.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer's contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Synclusive' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.