JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid (Downtown, Toronto)
Duration: 12 months

Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is looking for aSenior Business Analyst to lead detailed requirement phases by identifying, tracking, escalating and/or resolving business systems issues. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

• Involvein all aspects of projects, including documentation of project needs, analysis, research of needs and possible solutions, identifying technology and business solutions, gathering, documenting and updating business requirements; reviewing workflow process mapping; creating project plans; developing business testing strategies and working with project members to execute the test plan, recommending preferred solutions, and implementing recommendations
• Conduct functional reviews with stakeholders, gather requirements, document business requirements and create process maps of current and future state
• Identify, track and resolve business systems issues
• Create or lead the development of detailed level process maps and other information artifacts to facilitate requirements gathering, gap analysis and for training use
• Assess and make recommendations on the improvement of ongoing activities
• Manage project documentation (implementation plan, issues log, process maps, reports, FTE analysis, etc.) and resolves emerging issues at the implementation stage of the project
• Contribute to successful project completion within budget and on time by identifying risks and developing/recommending mitigation strategies
• Seek input from the business by facilitating sessions
• Develop strategic training plan associated with introduction of new/ enhanced business processes
• Provide assistance with business user testing, when required
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business partners and internal/external team members
• Provide consulting services to business partners on new initiatives
• Identify issues and escalates/manages resolution as required

Must-Have Skills:

• 7+ years experience as a Business Analyst
• Experience in all/most facets of project lifecycle; strong comprehension of project management methodologies; genuine commitment to project environment and discipline
• Experience in identifying and assessing key business processes
• Experience improving key business processes
• Experience with Agile ways of working

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Business Analyst designation
• Change Management experience
• Experience in financial services
• Experience in Information Technology field
• Experience with Lean Six/ Process Improvement Methodologies

Soft Skills Required:

• Business acumen
• Able to deal with ambiguity
• Analytical thinker, detailed oriented with good problem solving skills
• Results oriented
• Organized with strong time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Team player, cooperative with good interpersonal skills
• Creative thinker with problem solving skills
• Coach others and provide constructive feedback

Education:

• Bachelor's degree; specialization in Business, Finance, Engineering, Math or Sciences is ideal

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr