Data / Technical Business Analyst

ALLTECH CONSULTING SVC INC; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Business Analyst/Data Analyst to support Wealth Management Monitoring. Responsibilities include business analysis, project management, and data analysis, focusing on ensuring compliance and effective communication with development teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and a robust skill set to handle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in global organizations as a Business Analyst.
• Experience in SQL and relational databases.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, generate Business requirements documents including Agile user stories.
• Analyze data sets to determine data gaps and collaborate with teams to bridge the gap.
• Conduct Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field

Job description

This role is part of the Wealth Management Monitoring Department, within NFRT. This team supports the Risk and Compliance divisions with tools and applications to assist them in monitoring Financial Advisor’s compliance with the Firm’s policies and procedures.

As a Business Analyst/Data Analyst, you will be responsible for providing business analysis, project management, and data analysis support for building models; eliciting and documenting business requirements, user acceptance testing, data analysis, and product support.

The ideal candidate should be a self-driven, dedicated individual who works well in a team and thinks and acts strategically. When faced with a problem, the candidate should be able to ask questions and leverage the skills and expertise of those around them.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Elicit, analyze, generate Business requirements documents (including Agile user stories, proof of concept models, and supporting documentation)
2. Analyze data sets to determine data gaps and work with cross-functional teams to bridge the gap
3. Liaise with the development team to ensure the product is developed according to specifications
4. Conduct Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), write and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test plans
5. Create and manage the overall project plan at the project level; escalate delays to the program lead.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in global organizations as a Business Analyst
• Proficiency in Data Analysis, with experience in SQL and relational databases
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle and agile methodologies
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to work in an international team setting
• Ability to collaborate effectively across various IT and Business groups, regions, and roles
• Self-motivated and creative thinker who takes ownership of tasks
• Problem-solving skills with creative solutions in challenging environments
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, demanding, and team-oriented environment
• Good customer service skills and ability to handle difficult situations gracefully
• Experience in asset classes such as Equity, Fixed Income, Options, Futures
• Understanding of Compliance surveillance platforms (Actimize, MANTAS, SunGard, SMARTS) and their models, including Marking the Open/Close, Spoofing, etc.
• IT Project Management and SDLC experience (Waterfall/Agile) and familiarity with BDD
• Experience working on medium to large-scale development projects
• Knowledge of positions data and reference data