Business Analyst

S&P Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market intelligence company is seeking a Technical Business Analyst in Toronto. This role requires strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to translate business needs into actionable technology requirements. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in financial services and is skilled in documentation and stakeholder engagement. Opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation are emphasized in this role.

Benefits

Health & Wellness benefits

Flexible downtime

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family-friendly perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in financial services with 5+ years working as a Business Analyst
• Strong analytical skills to identify issues and propose effective solutions
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

Responsibilities

• Translate business requests into technology requirements
• Improve solution design and suggest practical options
• Create comprehensive documentation including user stories
• Participate in testing and validation of solutions
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

Business Analysis

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor degree in business administration, technology, or similar discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

JIRA

AzureDevOps

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Team:

The Private Market Assessment (PMA) team operates at the intersection of innovation and execution, driving forward Private Market Valuations and Scorecard solutions that serve a global client base. As a collaborative, cross‑functional group, we value clarity, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex business needs into actionable technology outcomes. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, client‑centricity, and strong partnerships between product, technology, and analytics to deliver scalable, high‑impact solutions.

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Business Analyst to join our team within the Market Intelligence division, focusing on Private Valuations and Scorecards. This role is ideal for someone who excels at translating business needs into actionable technology requirements, enhancing solution design, and supporting change management initiatives. Success in this position requires strong problem‑solving capabilities and the ability to distill complex needs into clear, concise requirements that align with Scrum practices.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Translate Business Needs: Collaborate with stakeholders to convert broad business requests into specific, actionable technology requirements.
• Clarify Requirements: Improve solution design by clarifying requirements and suggesting practical options based on current system constraints and integration points. Guide the team toward cost‑effective solutions that meet business objectives.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation, including business requirement documents, functional specifications, and user stories.
• UI/UX Design Collaboration: Partner with design and development teams to ensure user interface and user experience considerations are embedded into requirements. Contribute to wireframes, mockups, and usability reviews to align solutions with user needs.
• Testing and Validation: Participate in the testing and validation of solutions to ensure they meet business requirements and quality standards.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Involve in UAT processes, including developing test cases and facilitating user feedback sessions.
• Continuous Improvement: Seek out opportunities to enhance processes and systems, fostering a mindset of continuous improvement within the team.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in business administration, technology, or similar discipline
• Minimum 5+ years experience in financial services with 5+ years working in Business Analyst role with Project Management exposure.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Experience working with project management and issue tracking software (MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, AzureDevOps etc.)

• Drive Innovation: Challenge assumptions and ensure that we are addressing the right problems. Encourage a culture of innovation by proposing new ideas and solutions that enhance our capabilities.
• Problem Solving: Utilize strong analytical skills to identify issues and propose effective solutions. Ensure that requirements meet Scrum practices and facilitate agile methodologies within the team.
• Time management: The ability to work independently and autonomously whilst under pressure, with excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork: A collaborative team spirit with ability to adapt communication style in different situations
• Engage Stakeholders: Actively engage with stakeholders at all levels to gather insights and feedback throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business goals. Strong communication and presentation skills
• Support Change Management: Assist stakeholders in understanding the impacts of technology changes and prepare them for adoption post‑release.

Right to Work Requirements:

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work:

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose: Progress is not a self‑starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology—the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People: We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership.

We focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world’s leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best‑in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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Job ID: 321690

Posted On: 2025-10-24

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada