Data Analyst IV- # 26-26051

Us Tech Solutions; Toronto; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Toronto, ON is seeking a Senior Data Analyst / Product Owner to lead analytics product delivery in risk. You will combine hands-on BI with product ownership, collaborating with business, risk, and tech teams to translate requirements into dashboards, models, and automated reporting.

The role emphasizes Power BI, SQL, Python, Agile ceremonies, and cloud data platforms; commuting to Toronto/Markham now and in future hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data analytics, BI, business analysis, product ownership, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience combining Product Owner responsibilities with hands-on data analytics and BI development.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product management practices.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, backlog prioritization, and delivery planning.
• Advanced Power BI skills, including data modeling, DAX, Power Query, dashboard development, and performance optimization.
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation.
• Experience with enterprise data environments and cloud-based analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery and enhancement of analytics and reporting products, aligning priorities with business objectives.
• Collaborate with business, risk, and technology stakeholders to define product requirements, roadmaps, and delivery plans.
• Lead requirements gathering, business discovery sessions, and process analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Translate business needs into epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritized product backlogs.
• Manage backlog prioritization, dependencies, delivery risks, and competing business requirements.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Define success metrics and communicate delivery progress, recommendations, and business outcomes to stakeholders.
• Support change management, training, and adoption of analytics products.
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports for leadership.
• Build data models, DAX measures, and Power Query transformations.
• Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and data models to support reporting.
• Use Python to automate data processing, reconciliation, validation, and reporting workflows.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights.
• Perform data quality checks and data governance to ensure reliable reporting.
• Develop reusable datasets, data mappings, and data dictionaries.
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve reporting performance and data accessibility.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Python

Agile

Product ownership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Data modeling

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Databricks

Unity Catalog

Azure SQL Database

Power BI Desktop/Service

Job description

$54.72 per hour

Toronto, ON

Contract

Duration: 12+ Month (Extension & Conversion possible)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst / Product Owner to support the delivery and lifecycle management of data and analytics products within a Risk organization. This role combines hands‑on data analytics and business intelligence expertise with product ownership, stakeholder management, and Agile delivery responsibilities.

The successful candidate will work closely with business, risk, technology, and data engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable analytics solutions, reporting capabilities, dashboards, and automation processes. The role requires a strong understanding of Power BI, SQL, Python, product backlog management, and enterprise data environments.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Business Analysis

• Own the delivery and enhancement of analytics and reporting products, aligning priorities with business objectives.

• Collaborate with business, risk, and technology stakeholders to define product requirements, roadmaps, and delivery plans.

• Lead requirements gathering, business discovery sessions, and process analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and automation.

• Translate business needs into epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritized product backlogs.

• Manage backlog prioritization, dependencies, delivery risks, and competing business requirements.

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.

• Define success metrics and communicate delivery progress, recommendations, and business outcomes to stakeholders.

• Support change management, training, and adoption of analytics products.

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports for business and leadership stakeholders.

• Build and optimize data models, DAX measures, calculations, and Power Query transformations.

• Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and data models to support reporting and analytics.

• Use Python to automate data processing, reconciliation, validation, and reporting workflows.

• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable business insights.

• Perform data quality checks, integrity assessments, and reconciliations to ensure accurate and reliable reporting.

• Develop reusable datasets, business rules, data mappings, process flows, and data dictionaries.

• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve reporting performance, automation, and data accessibility.

Cloud Data Platforms & Governance

• Support enterprise data modernization initiatives using Microsoft Azure and cloud-based analytics technologies.

• Work with platforms and services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Unity Catalog, and Azure Storage.

• Collaborate with data engineering teams on data ingestion, transformation, curation, and operationalization.

• Ensure analytics solutions adhere to enterprise data governance, security, and data management standards.

• Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, business analysis, product ownership, or related roles.

• Demonstrated experience combining Product Owner responsibilities with hands‑on data analytics and BI development.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product management practices.

• Proven experience in requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, backlog prioritization, and delivery planning.

• Advanced Power BI skills, including data modeling, DAX, Power Query, dashboard development, and performance optimization.

• Strong SQL skills and experience working with large, complex datasets.

• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation.

• Experience working with enterprise data environments and cloud-based analytics platforms.

• Ability to translate business requirements into practical data and reporting solutions.

• Strong documentation skills, including business requirements, process flows, user stories, and data specifications.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, banking, enterprise risk, credit risk, market risk, regulatory reporting, or governance reporting.

• Experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Senior Business Analyst, or Delivery Lead in an Agile environment.

• Knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Unity Catalog, and Azure-based data platforms.

• Familiarity with data governance, reference data, client hierarchies, and enterprise data management.

• Experience with Alteryx, Visio, Power Pivot, and advanced Excel.

• Experience preparing executive presentations, strategy documents, and leadership communications.

• Relevant certifications such as CSPO, SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, or other Agile certifications are an asset.

Additional Information

• The role involves regular collaboration with internal business and technology stakeholders.

• Candidates must be within commuting distance of the Toronto or Markham office to accommodate future return‑to‑office requirements.

• The position offers exposure to enterprise analytics, risk management, cloud data modernization, and strategic transformation initiatives.

Note:

• Work Model: (Currently Remote; 4 days work arrangement expected in the future)

• Additional Location: Markham, ON

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on‑demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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