Business Analyst - AML Portfolio (Data-Focused)

Location: Hybrid (Canada-based preferred)

Duration: 6 months - 1 year contract to Hire

Organization: Top 5 Bank

About the Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-sufficient Business Analyst to join our AML (Anti-Money Laundering) portfolio team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and can work independently to gather requirements, analyze data, and support application enhancements.

You will work closely with vendors, QA teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure changes are well-documented, testable, and aligned with business needs. A strong work ethic, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to interpret complex data sets are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and document detailed business and functional requirements for AML-related applications.
• Analyze vendor documentation (e.g., user guides, release notes) to assess impacts of upgrades and new features.
• Collaborate with QA to ensure test cases align with documented changes.
• Conduct data profiling and write SQL queries to validate and interpret large datasets (millions of records).
• Identify data gaps, logic mismatches, and edge cases; propose solutions or workarounds.
• Participate in meetings with vendors and internal teams to clarify requirements and system behavior.
• Maintain strong documentation practices, including meeting minutes, change logs, and requirement traceability.

Must-Have Skills:

• Business Analysis: Strong experience in requirement gathering, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Data Analysis: Ability to write SQL queries, perform data profiling, and interpret data logic.
• Detail-Oriented: Precision in capturing changes and documenting them clearly for QA and development teams.
• Self-Starter: Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication: Articulate, diligent, and capable of translating technical details into business language.
• Work Ethic: Fast-paced, responsive, and committed to high-quality delivery

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in AML or Compliance domains.
• Familiarity with tools such as Actimize, Symphony, or Wolters Kluwer.
• Exposure to Change Management (CM) processes and SDLC methodologies.