Job Description

Description and Requirements
Work Location: Hybrid - every Tuesday and the second Friday of every month
Position Type: Contract, 12 Months ( potential for extension)
Location: Toronto, ON
Compensation Range:
Our client, leader in financial services looking for Business Analyst Expert.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Business Analyst to join our team within a leading Canadian financial institution. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in banking products, business continuity planning, and change management, along with excellent communication and documentation skills. This role is critical in supporting business transformation initiatives, ensuring operational resilience, and delivering value through data-driven insights and stakeholder collaboration.
Responsibilities:

• The main function of a Business Analyst is to perform the analysis, design, implementation, modification, and daily functional support of all applications.
• Works with key stakeholders within all business functions to align technology solutions with business strategies
• Gathers requirements from business units and translates those to programmers and developers
• Prepares cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation
• Demonstrates an informed knowledge of business functions to resolve problems and capitalize on improvement opportunities
• Supports one or more highly complex business processes
• Works on multiple projects as a project team member
• Serves as a liaison between the business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years experience required
• Basic knowledge of programming languages in order to comprehend reading code and basic functions
• Ability to create business solutions that increase competitive advantage
• Ability to exercise good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Project management skills in order to handle diverse projects, often times simultaneously, and meet aggressive deadlines
• Ability to solve technical problems/ processes and understand complex details
• Ability to increase operating efficiency with produce high quality technical solutions
• A high level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills necessary to relate to other people at their systems knowledge level
• Ability to analyze complex situations and problems and do the necessary research using multiple sources of information to arrive at innovative solutions

Must Have Requirement:

• 5+ years of experience in a business analyst or similar role within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of Canadian banking products and regulatory environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Experience with Visio
• Excellent communication skills, able to navigate conversations with multiple directors.
• Working experience in any of the big 5 banks is a strong nice to have

Nice to Have:

• Background in any of the following is a strong asset:
• Disaster recovery
• Business Continuity Management
• Operational resiliency
• Post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP, CCBA) or Change Management (e.g., PROSCI) is considered an asset.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

All interested applicants who meet the qualifications listed above are invited to submit a resume by clicking "Apply Now".
The indicated pay range for this position is a good-faith estimate based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Additionally, it is emphasized that the pay band mentioned herein is the one established by the client company. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate's skills, experience and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work. Most candidates will start at the bottom half of the pay range, with the upper end reserved for candidates with extensive experience and skills and who live in geographic markets commanding a higher starting pay. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law.
This information is subject to change and serves as a general guideline for compensation discussions. Actual offers may vary based on specific circumstances and company policies.