*IT Business Lead Analyst - C13

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an IT Business Lead Analyst to bridge the gap between business users and technologists. This senior-level role involves contributing to business performance insights, managing risks, and overseeing staff management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business analysis and a strong educational background.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience required.
• Experience with all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide input during development and implementation phases.
• Identify and communicate risks and impacts.
• Consult with business clients to determine system functional specifications.

Skills

Business Analysis

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

The IT Business Lead Analyst is a senior-level position responsible for liaising between business users and technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical, and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to continuous iterative exploration and investigation of business performance and other measures to gain insight and drive business planning.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide input during development and implementation phases, including formulation and definition of systems scope, objectives, and necessary system enhancements for complex, high-impact projects
2. Identify and communicate risks and impacts and propose risk mitigation options, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment
3. Consult with business clients to determine system functional specifications and partner with management teams and units to meet organizational objectives
4. Evaluate new IT developments and evolving business requirements; recommend system alternatives and enhancements by analyzing business processes, systems, and industry standards
5. Provide in-depth analyses with interpretive thinking to define problems, develop solutions, and influence decisions
6. Supervise staff management issues, including resource management, work allocation, mentoring/coaching, and other duties
7. Assess risk when making business decisions, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and safeguarding the firm's reputation and assets

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel for data analysis
• Experience with all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Knowledge of business analysis principles

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master's degree preferred

This high-level job description may include other duties as required.