Business Analyst - Lead, Front Office Technology & Business Delivery

Alberta Investment Management Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AIMCo is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst - Lead, Front Office Technology & Business Delivery in Canada. You will partner with investment and technology teams to translate business needs into actionable requirements and drive technology-enabled change across the investment lifecycle.

You will mentor junior analysts and contribute to continuous improvement while collaborating with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Analysts, and Risk Managers to deliver solutions that support AIMCo's investment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of business analysis experience in investment management or financial services.
• Experience delivering technology solutions across the full delivery lifecycle.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working within Agile/DevOps delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Partner with investment, risk, operations, and technology stakeholders to understand business needs and priorities.
• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
• Support initiatives from business case development through design, testing, implementation, and deployment.
• Lead small to medium-sized initiatives and contribute to larger enterprise programs.
• Perform root cause analysis, identify process improvements, and recommend technology solutions.
• Create and maintain user stories, process documentation, and product backlogs.
• Collaborate within an Agile/DevOps delivery model to support successful business outcomes.
• Mentor junior Business Analysts and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related

Tools

Azure DevOps

Aladdin

SimCorp

eFront

Bloomberg

Job description

CLOSING DATE: October 3, 2026

At AIMCo, technology is a key enabler of investment success. As a Business Analyst - Lead, Front Office Technology & Business Delivery, you will partner with investment and technology teams to deliver solutions that support AIMCo's investment objectives. Working closely with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Analysts, Risk Managers, and technology teams, you will translate business needs into actionable requirements, drive technology-enabled change, and contribute to initiatives across the investment lifecycle. This role is ideal for a collaborative problem solver who enjoys working at the intersection of investments, business processes, data, and technology.

What You Will Do

• Partner with investment, risk, operations, and technology stakeholders to understand business needs and priorities.
• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
• Support initiatives from business case development through design, testing, implementation, and deployment.
• Lead small to medium-sized initiatives and contribute to larger enterprise programs.
• Perform root cause analysis, identify process improvements, and recommend technology solutions.
• Create and maintain user stories, process documentation, and product backlogs.
• Collaborate within an Agile/DevOps delivery model to support successful business outcomes.
• Mentor junior Business Analysts and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

You are an experienced Business Analyst with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving business challenges, and can effectively bridge business and technology teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of Business Analysis experience, preferably within investment management, capital markets, pension funds, or financial services.
• Experience delivering technology solutions and supporting projects across the full delivery lifecycle.
• Strong requirements gathering, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working within Agile, DevOps, or similar delivery frameworks, with strong knowledge of backlog refinement, sprint planning, and dependency management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of capital markets products and the investment management industry, with deep expertise in OTC derivatives, fixed income, and private markets.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and investment management platforms such as Aladdin, SimCorp, eFront, or Bloomberg.
• Professional Business Analysis, Agile, or related certifications.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching other analysts.
• Proficiency in leveraging emerging AI tools to improve productivity, automate routine tasks, accelerate analysis, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation within business and technology environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Build trusted partnerships across investments, operations, and technology.
• Deliver high-quality analysis and requirements that support business outcomes.
• Lead and contribute to technology initiatives that create value for investment teams.
• Develop strong knowledge of AIMCo's investment business, data, and technology landscape.

About AIMCo

AIMCo is one of Canada's largest and most diversified institutional investment managers, managing more than $200 billion on behalf of Alberta-based pension plans, endowment funds, and government clients. We are guided by our core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration and are committed to delivering long-term value for Albertans.

AIMCo Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is one of Canada’s largest and most diversified institutional investment managers with more than CAN$194.7 billion of assets under management. AIMCo invests globally on behalf of multiple pension, endowment, insurance and government funds in the Province of Alberta. AIMCo prioritizes results and outcomes through a flexible, hybrid approach to work. We are looking for proven achievers, motivated to work in a collaborative environment to help our clients secure a better financial future for the Albertans they serve.

Next Steps

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo. At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries. If you are a purpose-driven, high-achiever excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic industry, you’ll enjoy your career with us! To verify, all opportunities are posted on aimco.ca/jobs.