Data Analyst Specialist- Financial Services (Azure Databricks)

CGI; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to bridge business needs with technical solutions in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have deep experience in SQL, ETL processes, and Azure data services, along with the ability to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions. This role offers a permanent full-time position based in Atlantic Canada.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or similar role.
• Strong understanding of data governance and data quality frameworks.
• Experience working on enterprise data projects from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business users to define and document data requirements.
• Lead requirements-gathering sessions for data-centric projects.
• Analyze data processes to identify areas for optimization.

Skills

SQL programming

ETL processes

Data modeling

Stakeholder engagement

Business requirement gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Databricks

Power BI

SQL Server

Job description

Overview

CGI Partner | Talent Acquisition Specialist | HR Consultant | Business Partner | Technical Recruiter | Process Improvement Champion

Position Description: At CGI, we are seeking an experienced and driven Data Analyst with strong data engineering and data platform capabilities. In this hybrid role, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, focusing on data-centric initiatives in the financial services domain. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in SQL, ETL processes, and modern Azure-based data platforms (including Databricks and Medallion architecture), along with strong skills in business requirement gathering, stakeholder engagement, and supporting the full project lifecycle. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Atlantic Canada on a hybrid basis (2–3 days in office).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with system owners, business users, and data engineering teams to define and document data requirements, operational goals, and analytics needs
• Lead requirements-gathering sessions for data-centric projects to improve business processes and information flow
• Analyze existing systems and data processes to identify areas for enhancement and optimization
• Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements for developers, data engineers, and other technical stakeholders
• Support data modeling, data quality, and data governance efforts by providing clear and structured documentation
• Create process models, data flow diagrams, use cases, and user stories to communicate solutions
• Validate business requirements, support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and coordinate with QA teams to ensure solution quality
• Participate in the design and delivery of ETL workflows, data mappings, and integration logic
• Work with Azure Databricks to design and optimize data pipelines following Medallion architecture principles (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers)
• Ensure alignment of system solutions with enterprise data architecture and compliance standards
• Work across both in-person and virtual teams in a hybrid work environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or College degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or Data Analyst, with a strong focus on data platforms and analytics
• Solid experience in SQL programming and working with relational databases
• Hands-on knowledge of ETL processes and tools
• Experience working on data warehousing or enterprise data projects from concept to deployment
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data governance, and data quality frameworks
• Proven ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Practical experience with Azure data services, including Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Synapse Analytics
• Understanding of Medallion data architecture and best practices for building scalable, layered data models
• Proficiency in BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView is a plus

Nice to Have

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and Project Management tools
• Background in Banking, Financial Services, or Insurance industries
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments and tools like JIRA or Confluence

Life at CGI

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. CGI is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter. For accessibility information, contact CGI via email (this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries).

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