Business Analyst

Cognizant; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm located in Toronto, Ontario is looking for a Business Analyst to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in payments and banking, expertise in Agile methodologies, and be proficient in the SAFe framework. Responsibilities include gathering business requirements, facilitating workshops, conducting data analysis, and ensuring effective documentation using tools like Confluence. This role demands excellent communication skills and analytical abilities to contribute effectively to business solutions.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in business analysis.
• Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Facilitate workshops to drive consensus on project deliverables.
• Utilize the SAFe Framework for process enhancement.
• Implement Kanban practices to improve workflow.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and insights.

Skills

Agile methodologies

SAFe Framework

Data analysis

Confluence

Kanban principles

Payments and Banking domain knowledge

Job description

Job summary

• The Business Analyst role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business solutions using the Must have: Agile Agile/Kanban Business Process Management Confluence Data/Systems Analysis SAFE framework Scaled Agile
• Nice to have: API - Technical BSA Big Data - Business Analysis Functional Testing Functional/Manual testing Microservices -Techncal Business Systems Analysis MySQL PostMan. With 6 to 8 years of experience the candidate will contribute to optimizing pro

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to drive consensus and clarity on project deliverables.
• Utilize the SAFe Framework to streamline processes and enhance team collaboration.
• Implement Kanban practices to optimize workflow and improve efficiency.
• Leverage Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Apply Agile methodologies to adapt to changing priorities and deliver incremental value.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation to support decision-making and future reference.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and insights that inform strategic planning.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements based on data-driven insights.
• Support the development of user stories and acceptance criteria to guide development efforts.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure solutions meet business needs and technical requirements.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Payments and Banking domain knowledge is a must
• Demonstrate proficiency in the SAFe Framework showcasing the ability to lead agile transformations.
• Exhibit expertise in Confluence enabling effective documentation and collaboration.
• Possess strong knowledge of Kanban principles to drive process improvements.
• Show experience in Agile methodologies ensuring adaptability and responsiveness to change.
• Have excellent communication skills to facilitate stakeholder engagement and consensus building.
• Display analytical skills to interpret data and provide actionable insights.c
• Maintain a proactive approach to problem-solving and process optimization.