Data/ Business Analyst – Power BI

Finance Professionals Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto seeks a Data/Business Analyst – Power BI. The role involves engaging stakeholders, developing dashboards, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Ideal candidates have extensive experience with Power BI and Agile methodologies, along with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working with Power BI.
• Proven delivery experience with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Champion a data-driven culture to deepen client relationships.
• Provide consultative support on data management policies.
• Collaborate with teams to develop risk-mitigated strategies.

Skills

Data Management

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Education

Post-secondary degree in a technical field

Tools

Power BI

JIRA

Collibra

Confluence

MS Projects

Job description

Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for a Data/Business Analyst – Power BI to work with stakeholders to provide insightful visualizations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in this role:

1. Champion a data-driven and customer-centric culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
2. Responsible for completing stakeholder engagement reporting within Jira and Power BI, with the goal to develop executive engagement dashboards.
3. Provide consultative support to business lines and project teams on data management policies, standards, and processes.
4. Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders and executive management to influence data strategic priorities.
5. Collaborate with teams and scrum masters to develop risk-mitigated strategies for successful implementation and maintenance of reusable datasets. Escalate blockers and issues to Data Office leadership as needed.
6. Ensure efficient operations while complying with regulations, internal policies, and risk appetite and culture.

Must-Have Skills:

• 10+ years of experience working with Power BI.
• Proven delivery experience and understanding of Enterprise Delivery Framework and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with data quality dimensions.
• Experience with JIRA.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Collibra, Confluence, CA-PPM, MS Projects.
• Knowledge of banking operations to lead strategic initiatives across disciplines.
• Spanish language skills are an asset.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to quickly learn business processes and collaborate effectively at various organizational levels.
• Strong communication skills for articulating ideas and preparing detailed proposals.
• Flexibility and adaptability in changing environments, managing competing priorities.
• Leadership skills to review processes, create efficiencies, and support organizational objectives.
• Relationship management skills to build productive relationships across departments.
• Capability to manage significant change initiatives while maintaining engagement.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with innovative problem-solving skills.

Education:

• Post-secondary degree in a technical field such as computer science, engineering, or related IT discipline.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and clients, welcoming applications regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age.