Job Description

Job ID

1760

Work Type

Hybrid

Business unit

Client Experience and Technology

Pay grade

L - OTH

Apply before

19 July 2025

Number of openings

1

Posting type

Internal & External

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).


Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we're consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:

Impact in action:

No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.

Thrive together:

We want you--the unique, authentic you--to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.

Ready for tomorrow:

We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.


About the role

We're looking for

ATB's next

Lead Business Analyst

to join our Planning, Assurance, Insights & Delivery (PLAID) team. As the Lead Business Analyst, you'll be pivotal in driving Enterprise projects forward through our Initiative Management Office's SDLC framework. You'll lead the business analysis efforts for projects, including researching and analyzing improvement opportunities, gathering and documenting requirements, performing gap analysis, and preparing recommendations. You'll also collaborate closely with stakeholders and project teams to ensure successful delivery. As an experienced BA, you'll be a leader on the BA team to mentor other BAs and help drive our BA Practice forward. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and exceptional business analysis capabilities to this role.



AccountabilitiesGather and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews, workshops, and surveys. Analyze business requirements to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. Conduct gap analysis to assess the differences between the current state and the desired state of the system, highlighting areas for enhancement. Work closely with technical teams (Product Managers, User Experience, Architect, Developers, Testers) to ensure accurate and efficient implementation of product features. Develop use cases and user stories to capture the functional requirements of the system, ensuring that all user needs are met. Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Facilitate backlog grooming and refinement sessions to ensure user stories are well-defined, estimated, and ready for development. Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications and technical requirements for system implementation. Create data models and process flows to document business processes. Identify and document non-functional requirements, such as performance, security, and scalability. Develop and maintain a comprehensive requirements traceability matrix to ensure that all requirements are accounted for and tracked throughout the project lifecycle. Guide and actively participate in UAT to validate that the system meets the business requirements and user expectations. Mentor other BAs on best-in-class business analyst methodologies and approaches. Help lead the BA Practice on standards implementation, best practices training, and project artifact reviews with peers. Lead other BAs on projects to ensure high-quality deliverables and successful outcomes as required.

Skills, experience & requirementsComprehensive understanding of business analysis principles, methodologies, and best practices. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Manage and negotiate complex stakeholder needs, expectations, and priorities, resolving conflicts to achieve optimal outcomes. Experience documenting complex technical APIs, system integrations, and data flows. Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address potential risks and challenges proactively. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environments. Experience working with Agile development methodologies and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements. Proficiency in requirements management and documentation tools (e.g., Jira and Confluence).


The following are considered assets:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, or a related field. IIBA certification (AAC, ECBA, CCBA, CBAP). 5+ years of experience in Business Analysis, preferably in the banking industry or with a Fintech. Experience or understanding of SAP and ServiceNow. Understanding of Product Management. Understanding of Organizational Change Management.

Don't meet all the requirements on the list?

A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role--but you might not check all the boxes--we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you're seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.


We're dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed--their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

What happens next?

If you are shortlisted, you'll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com

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