Business Analyst

Raise; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Mid-Senior level Business Analyst for a contract role in Toronto. The position involves analyzing business problems, managing project documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience, with a focus on project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-2 years of experience in project lifecycle.
• Business Analyst designation and experience in financial services or IT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify business problems and define activities to address them.
• Manage project documentation and assist with process implementation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business partners.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Documentation

Analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Science, or Math

Job description

Identify and analyze business problems and define the scope of activities required to address the issues, including requirement definition, process review, impact assessment, and operational streamlining where appropriate.

Involved in 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; developing business testing strategies; working with project members to execute the test plan; recommending preferred solutions; and implementing recommendations.

Manage project documentation (implementation plan, issues log, process maps, etc.) and document process flows and gaps.

Assess, research, analyze, and document sponsor/stakeholder needs.

Support the Project Manager in planning, executing, controlling, and closing phases.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with business partners and internal/external team members.

Identify issues and escalate/manage resolution as required.

Coordinate and provide support to the business with process implementation.

Assist with the development of job aids required by the introduction of new/enhanced processes.

Experience :

Minimum Bachelor’s degree. Specialization in Business, Finance, Engineering, Science, or Math is desirable.

1-2 years experience

Experience in most facets of the project lifecycle; proficient understanding of project management methodologies; genuine commitment to project environment and discipline.

Nice-to-have skills :

Business Analyst designation - would be an asset.

Experience in financial services - would be an asset.

Experience in Information Technology - would be an asset.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Contract

Job function : Information Technology

Industry : Banking, Investment Banking, and Financial Services