Overview
Business Process Analyst - Financial Services
Our client is a Toronto-based IT consulting boutique that strives for excellence in customer service and delivery in financial services and fintech industry. Seeking a Business Process Analyst with a strong background in process improvement and operational efficiency, ideally within banking or financial services. This role requires a candidate who brings a Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) certification and a passion for optimizing business processes to drive measurable outcomes.
Perm / FT role. Salary: Market rate + benefits and performance bonus. Hybrid work environment - mix of home, office and client site - generally 3 days in-office/week. Company location: Downtown Toronto.
Responsibilities
- Analyze current-state business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement across banking or financial systems.
- Lead and execute process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Rapidly create, revise, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support consistent execution.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology teams to define process optimization goals.
- Facilitate change management efforts including training, communication, and documentation to support adoption of new processes.
- Identify and eliminate wasteful steps in workflows, improving cycle time, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Collect, interpret, and report on performance metrics to monitor the effectiveness of improvements.
- Provide input into automation opportunities and technology enhancements to streamline operations.
- Deliver clear and professional documentation and presentations for stakeholders and senior leadership.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in business process analysis or operations optimization, ideally within financial institutions.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification (minimum); Black Belt or industrial engineering background preferred.
- Strong grasp of Lean principles and the ability to apply them in real-world financial or banking environments.
- Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements that result in measurable performance gains.
- Experience in developing SOPs and delivering training to support operational changes.
- Proven change management skills and the ability to influence adoption across cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills—able to translate technical process language for business audiences.
- Detail-oriented with a logical, analytical mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach.