Business Analyst & Digital Assets & Blockchain

Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions firm in Toronto is seeking a Business Analyst specializing in Digital Assets and Blockchain. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in payments or financial services and a strong grasp of emerging payment technologies. Responsibilities include gathering requirements, analyzing trends in digital assets, and collaborating with engineering and compliance teams. This role is critical for driving innovation and operational efficiency within financial initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in Payments, FinTech, Banking, or Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of emerging payment technologies including digital assets and cryptocurrencies.
• Proven experience in translating business needs into functional requirements.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements for blockchain payment initiatives.
• Analyze market trends in digital assets and support strategic assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering and compliance teams on blockchain platforms and regulations.
• Develop test cases and support UAT cycles for solutions.

Skills

Business process modelling

Requirements writing (BRD, FSD, user stories)

Analytical & problem-solving abilities

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Visio

Figma

Job description

Overview

Role Description – Business Analyst (Digital Assets & Blockchain)

Responsibilities

• 1. Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
  Engage with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for digital asset and blockchain payment initiatives. Translate complex business objectives into clear functional and non‑functional requirements. Develop process flows, user stories, acceptance criteria, and target operating models for blockchain‑based payment use cases.
• 2. Emerging Payments Strategy & Solutioning
  Analyze market trends in: CBDCs, Stablecoins, Tokenized deposits, Cross‑border crypto payments, DeFi protocols, ISO 20022, Real‑time settlement models. Support strategic assessments on new payment rails, blockchain platforms, and ecosystem partners. Identify opportunities for innovation, operational efficiency, and client value creation using digital‑asset‑based solutions.
• 3. Technical & Functional Collaboration
  Work with engineering, architecture, and product teams to evaluate blockchain platforms (e.g., stablecoins), Layer‑2 scaling solutions, custody, key management, and settlement frameworks. Participate in solution design workshops, ensuring business needs are represented.
• 4. Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
  Collaborate with compliance teams on regulatory considerations related to digital assets, AML/KYC, FATF Travel Rule, securities and payments regulations, data privacy and cybersecurity controls. Conduct impact assessments for new regulatory updates affecting blockchain or digital asset payments.
• 5. Testing, Validation & Implementation Support
  Develop test cases, user acceptance criteria, and support UAT cycles. Partner with technology teams to ensure solutions meet business expectations. Track defects, coordinate remediation, and support go‑live readiness.
• 6. Documentation & Reporting
  Create BRDs, functional specifications (FS), process maps, and workflow diagrams. Prepare executive summaries, dashboards, and project updates for stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in Payments, FinTech, Banking, or Financial Services.
• Strong understanding of emerging payment technologies, including: Digital assets & cryptocurrencies; Stablecoins & CBDCs; Blockchain & distributed ledger technologies; Tokenization frameworks.
• Proven experience in translating business needs into functional requirements.
• Skilled in documentation tools (Confluence, JIRA, Visio, Figma, etc.).
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Preferred

• Knowledge of ISO 20022, SWIFT gpi, real‑time payments, and cross‑border remittance flows.
• Experience with blockchain platforms: Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, Corda.
• Familiarity with smart contracts, custody models, and blockchain security concepts.
• Certifications such as CBAP, CSPO, CSM, Blockchain certifications.

Key Skills

• Business process modelling
• Requirements writing (BRD, FSD, user stories)
• Analytical & problem‑solving abilities

Essential Skills

• Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
  Engage with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements for digital asset and blockchain payment initiatives. Translate business objectives into functional and non‑functional requirements. Develop process flows, user stories, acceptance criteria, and target operating models.
• Emerging Payments Strategy & Solutioning
  Analyze trends in CBDCs, stablecoins, tokenized deposits, cross‑border crypto payments, DeFi, ISO 20022, and real‑time settlement models. Support assessments on payment rails, blockchain platforms, and ecosystem partners. Identify innovation and operational efficiency opportunities using digital assets.
• Technical & Functional Collaboration
  Work with engineering, architecture, and product teams to evaluate blockchain platforms, layer‑2 solutions, custody, key management, and settlement frameworks. Participate in solution design workshops.