Business Analyst

Perseus Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Perseus Group in Canada seeks a Business Analyst to join Constellation Financial Software’s client-delivery team. This 100% remote role involves 80% billable work with virtual discovery sessions, requirements analysis and solution design, plus 20% internal support.

You will lead workshops, produce BRDs, use cases, and user stories, perform current- and future-state analyses, and facilitate UAT. Strong BA certifications and SaaS experience are valued.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience as a BA in a software product or SaaS environment.
• Proficiency in formal requirements elicitation techniques (interviews, JAD sessions, prototyping, surveys, observation).
• Expert-level ability to produce BRDs, Functional Specifications, Use Cases, User Stories, and acceptance criteria that are clear, complete, unambiguous, and independently verifiable.
• Experience with gap analysis, root-cause analysis, and options analysis—able to document trade-offs and provide a recommendation with supporting rationale.
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and experience working within both Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and waterfall delivery models.
• Proven ability to lead UAT: write test scenarios, coordinate testing cycles, track defects, and obtain sign-off.
• Experience with data analysis and requirements-related to integrations, data migration, or reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured virtual requirements-gathering sessions with client stakeholders at multiple levels, from end users to C-suite.
• Elicit, document, and validate business requirements using proven BA techniques: interviews, workshops, observation, surveys, and document analysis.
• Produce formal BA deliverables including BRDs, Functional Specifications, Use Cases, User Stories with acceptance criteria, process flow diagrams, and data mapping documents.
• Conduct current-state and future-state process analysis; identify gaps and recommend solutions within the product framework.
• Facilitate UAT planning and execution: develop test scenarios, track defects, and validate that delivered solutions meet documented requirements.
• Manage scope throughout the engagement; proactively identify and elevate scope creep with documented impact assessments.
• Serve as the primary client liaison during assigned project phases, maintaining clear and consistent communication with stakeholders and internal delivery teams.
• Present findings, recommendations, and solution designs to client audiences with clarity and professionalism.
• Triage and respond to support tickets from existing clients; accurately diagnose whether issues are configuration, training, or product defects.
• Document ticket resolutions and contribute to the internal knowledge base to reduce recurring support burden.
• Identify patterns in support requests that signal product improvement opportunities or training gaps; communicate findings to the product and customer success teams.

Skills

BA experience

Requirements elicitation

BRDs & specs

SDLC knowledge

UAT management

Data analysis

Agile & Waterfall

Client-facing

SQL basics

Communication

Education

BA certification (CBAP/PMI-PBA)

Tools

Jira Service Management

Salesforce Service Cloud

TeamSupport

Job description

Business Analyst Remote CAD Overview

Constellation Financial Software (CFS), part of the Andromeda portfolio within Constellation Software, is currently seeking a Business Analyst to join its growing team. CFS is a leading provider of specialized software solutions for the financial services industry, supporting institutions with mission‑critical systems that drive efficiency, compliance, and growth. We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to deliver high‑impact professional services to our software product client base.

It is 80% billable client‑facing work—conducting virtual discovery sessions, requirements analysis, and solution design—and 20% internal support, responding to and resolving tickets from our existing client base.

The ideal candidate brings deep, hands‑on business analysis expertise: they can independently lead requirements workshops, produce rigorous documentation artifacts, and translate complex business needs into clear, implementable specifications.

This is a client‑delivery role; candidates must be comfortable as the primary point of contact in virtual engagements and confident guiding stakeholders toward sound decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Client‑Facing Professional Services (80%)

• Lead structured virtual requirements‑gathering sessions with client stakeholders at multiple levels, from end users to C‑suite
• Elicit, document, and validate business requirements using proven BA techniques: interviews, workshops, observation, surveys, and document analysis
• Produce formal BA deliverables including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), Functional Specifications, Use Cases, User Stories with acceptance criteria, process flow diagrams, and data mapping documents
• Conduct current‑state (as‑is) and future‑state (to‑be) process analysis; identify gaps and recommend solutions within the product framework
• Facilitate UAT planning and execution: develop test scenarios, track defects, and validate that delivered solutions meet documented requirements
• Manage scope throughout the engagement; proactively identify and elevate scope creep with documented impact assessments
• Serve as the primary client liaison during assigned project phases, maintaining clear and consistent communication with stakeholders and internal delivery teams
• Present findings, recommendations, and solution designs to client audiences with clarity and professionalism

Client Support (20%)

• Triage and respond to support tickets from existing clients; accurately diagnose whether issues are configuration, training, or product defects
• Document ticket resolutions and contribute to the internal knowledge base to reduce recurring support burden
• Identify patterns in support requests that signal product improvement opportunities or training gaps; communicate findings to the product and customer success teams

Required Qualifications

Business Analysis Core Skills

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience as a Business Analyst in a software product or SaaS environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in formal requirements elicitation techniques (interviews, JAD sessions, prototyping, surveys, observation)
• Expert‑level ability to produce BRDs, Functional Specifications, Use Cases, User Stories, and acceptance criteria that are clear, complete, unambiguous, and independently verifiable
• Experience with gap analysis, root‑cause analysis, and options analysis—able to document trade‑offs and provide a recommendation with supporting rationale
• Solid understanding of the SDLC and experience working within both Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and waterfall delivery models
• Proven ability to lead UAT: write test scenarios, coordinate testing cycles, track defects, and obtain sign‑off
• Experience with data analysis and requirements‑related to integrations, data migration, or reporting

Domain & Industry Knowledge

• Background in lending, equipment leasing, or asset‑based financing industries strongly preferred
• Familiarity with financial services workflows such as origination, underwriting, servicing, or collections is a meaningful advantage

Professional & Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate with precision—written and verbal—with both technical teams and non‑technical business stakeholders
• Experienced and confident facilitating virtual meetings and workshops; skilled at keeping distributed groups engaged and productive
• Self‑directed: able to manage time, set priorities, and advance multiple client engagements with minimal day‑to‑day supervision
• Strong client presence; comfortable being the named expert in the room and managing challenging stakeholder dynamics
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented; rigorous about documentation accuracy and version control

Qualifications

• CBAP, PMI-PBA, or equivalent BA certification
• Experience as a BA in a billable professional services or consulting delivery model
• Familiarity with support ticketing platforms (e.g., TeamSupport, Jira Service Management, Salesforce Service Cloud)
• Project management experience or PMP certification
• Exposure to software configuration or business rules management within a product platform
• Experience with SQL or basic data querying for requirements validation

Work Environment

• 100% remote; all client engagements conducted via video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, or equivalent
• Must have a professional, distraction‑free remote workspace with reliable high‑speed internet
• Occasional travel to client sites or company events may be required (estimated under 10%)
• Availability during core business hours required; occasional flexibility needed to accommodate clients in varying time zones

Salary Range (Ontario & BC Only)

The estimated base salary range for this role is CAD$82,800.00 – CAD$101,200.00 per year. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary based on job‑related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.

We recognize the value and importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and one of our goals as an employer is to create an inclusive work environment for all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other category or characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at [e-mail].

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Perseus, an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., acquires independently managed software companies around the world. It provides them with the strategic guidance and financial security they need to become leaders within their respective markets.

Perseus Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We seek out vertical market software businesses where motivated small teams composed of good people, can produce superior results in tiny markets. What we offer our business unit managers is autonomy, an environment that supports them in mastering vertical market software management skills, and the chance to build an enduring and competent team in a ‘human-scale’ business

Mark Leonard President, Constellation Software Inc.