Business Analyst (Banking Contract, Odyssey / Ovation)

Talencore; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian financial institution is seeking a Business Analyst to lead requirements management and deliver strategic solutions. The role involves collaboration with various teams to align business needs with organizational goals and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in business analysis, preferably within financial services, and demonstrate excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant business analysis experience.
• Exposure to Agile, Lean, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Previous experience in financial services or enterprise-level organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage business requirements through best-practice elicitation techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and validate requirements.
• Mentor junior BAs and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Advanced problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Business Analysis certification (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA, IIBA)

Job description

Our client, a major Canadian financial institution with a national presence and global reputation, is looking for a Business Analyst who is responsible for leading the requirements lifecycle for business initiatives, identifying improvement opportunities, and delivering customer-centric, strategic solutions. This role will work cross-functionally with business and technology stakeholders to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and risk appetite.

Term : 1-Year Contract

Location : Toronto, ON / London, ON / Montreal QC (hybrid)

NOTE : Please apply with your Word version resume

What You'll Do

Requirements Management

• Lead, analyze, document, and manage business requirements using best-practice elicitation techniques.
• Maintain traceability of requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Validate current and future state processes and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Translate business needs into detailed requirements and acceptance criteria for technology and business process solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business, technology, change management) to define and validate requirements.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and discussions to gain stakeholder consensus and understanding.
• Serve as a conduit between business stakeholders and technology teams.

Solution Assessment

• Apply critical and strategic thinking to evaluate and recommend solution options.
• Ensure acceptance criteria are met and business objectives are realized.
• Support test planning, execution, and issue resolution.

Project & Change Delivery

• Contribute to implementation planning and change readiness activities.
• Support post-implementation reviews and benefit realization.
• Participate in RFI / RFP processes where applicable.

Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Identify, document, and escalate risks, issues, and constraints.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise delivery frameworks, controls, and standards.

Leadership & Growth

• Mentor and guide junior BAs and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Provide subject matter expertise on business analysis practices.
• Lead requirements management for medium to high-risk initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement and promote best practices in the BA community.

Requirements

What You Bring

Experience

• 7+ years of relevant business analysis experience.
• Exposure to or experience in Agile, Lean, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders.
• Prior experience in financial services, government, or enterprise-level organizations is an asset.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities
• Stakeholder management and negotiation
• Strong understanding of project delivery frameworks and lifecycles
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related discipline
• Business Analysis certification (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA, IIBA) preferred

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