Business Analyst/Project Manager

Synechron; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Business Analyst / Project Manager to lead the modernization of the Royal International Money Management System (RIMMS). This role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance and streamline processes in a critical application used for treasury operations. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in business analysis and project management, particularly in the banking sector. The organization offers a flexible hybrid work policy and various employee benefits.

Benefits

15 days of paid annual leave

Comprehensive insurance plan

Flexible hybrid policy

On-demand Udemy for Business access

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Business Analysis, Project Management, or related roles within banking/financial services.
• Proven experience managing modernization or IT transformation projects, especially in legacy banking systems.
• Familiarity with RIMMS or similar treasury/money management systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with treasury and operations teams to understand current workflows and pain points.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution of modernization activities.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams, business users, and executive leadership.

Skills

Business Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

UI/UX Design

APIs and Web Services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Advanced degrees or certifications (PMP, CBAP)

Job description

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a dynamic Business Analyst / Project Manager to lead the modernization initiative of the Royal International Money Management System (RIMMS), a critical application used for the treasury operations. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of business and technology to streamline, enhance, and modernize RIMMS, ensuring it meets current and future banking requirements.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Toronto, ON is CAD $120k – CAD $130k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering:
• Collaborate with treasury, trading, and operations teams to understand current workflows, pain points, and strategic goals.
• Document detailed business requirements for modernization efforts, including GUIs, integration, and architecture upgrades.
• Analyze legacy interfaces, APIs, and data flows to identify gaps and opportunities for optimization.
• Project Management & Coordination:
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution of modernization activities aligned with strategic timelines.
• Coordinate with vendors, IT teams, and third-party partners involved in the SOAP/AM integration and UI overhaul efforts.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and communicate status to stakeholders effectively.
• Technology & Solution Design:
• Assist in defining and validating technical solutions that enable transition to web-based GUIs, SOA, and standardized integrations.
• Support the deployment of modern user interfaces and ensure alignment with best practices and compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management:
• Act as a liaison between technical teams, business users, and executive leadership.
• Facilitate workshops, testing, and training sessions to ensure smooth adoption of new functionalities.
• Quality Assurance & Testing:
• Oversee testing strategies for new interfaces, APIs, and overall system functionality.
• Ensure that modernization efforts uphold security, reliability, and compliance standards.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain comprehensive documentation covering requirements, project plans, testing, and issues.
• Prepare regular reports on project status, risks, and milestones.

Requirements:

• 10+ years in Business Analysis, Project Management, or related roles within banking/financial services.
• Proven experience managing modernization or IT transformation projects, especially in legacy banking systems.
• Familiarity with RIMMS or similar treasury/money management systems is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of APIs, Web Services (SOAP/AM), SOA, and integration methodologies.
• Experience with UI/UX design, preferably in converting green screen interfaces to modern GUIs.
• Knowledge of banking instruments, treasury workflows, and financial products.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (PMP, CBAP) are a plus.

Preferred, but not required:

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver complex projects on time.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.
• Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP).

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

S YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.