Retail Business Analyst for a Top Employer

ROSS; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization recognized as one of the '100 Best Companies to Work For' and take on the role of Retail Business Analyst. This exciting opportunity involves architecting and developing business intelligence applications while collaborating with clients to enhance their experience. You will be at the forefront of driving change through data analysis, working closely with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions. If you're passionate about retail analytics and eager to make a significant impact, this role offers the perfect platform for your career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in software deployment in a retail environment.
• Advanced knowledge of merchandising and retail pricing models.

Responsibilities

• Lead client consultations to enhance product functionality.
• Conduct training sessions and provide client support.
• Perform QA testing and write user documentation.

Skills

Merchandising Business Environment

Software Development Cycle

Retail Pricing Models

Systems Analysis

Quantitative Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in Mathematics or Finance

Professional Designation (CFA, PRM, FRM)

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

Data Warehousing Tools

RDBMS

Job description

Our client is a leader in business intelligence and analytics. Their software provides one integrated process for analyzing data from every source and gaining the predictive power to drive change at every level. This is your chance to join this great organization which has been included on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for seven straight years. They have selected ROSS (www.getROSS.com) to help them find a Retail Business Analyst for Toronto.

ROSS is a team of People Specialists helping companies align their People Strategy with their business growth. We provide remote or onsite HR and Recruitment solutions such as Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), complemented by leading edge open-source HRIS software.

This is a permanent position. You will be architecting/designing and developing, delivering and deploying BI applications for our client's customers. You will work with their sales/presales team to grow existing business and win new business as the key technical resource.

You Will…

1. Take leadership role in working with clients and consulting team to help determine product direction for functionality enhancements.
2. Provide assistance to clients on a day-to-day basis on how to use the product.
3. Perform periodic demos of the product to potential clients.
4. On a consulting basis, work on site with clients to help them better utilize the product.
5. Perform intermediate level training sessions with clients.
6. Provide assistance to clients to understand the product from a modeling perspective.
7. Create business specifications for developers.
8. Work with developers on an ongoing basis to enhance the product.
9. Perform Quality Assurance testing on the product.
10. Write and edit user documentation on the product.
11. May work as part of a development team on long-term projects to deliver production applications.
12. Provide input into consulting services proposals.
13. Encourage and foster individual professional growth, as well as teamwork among project staff.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

You Have…

1. Advanced knowledge of merchandising business environment; (Mark down, promo pricing and regular price management.)
2. Working experience with the software development and the software development cycle.
3. Strong understanding of retail pricing models.
4. Advanced systems analysis skills.
5. Strong ability to work within a team oriented environment.
6. Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
7. Strong ability to conceptualize client needs and translate into specific implementation strategies.
8. Excellent problem-solving skills.
9. Demonstrated basic team leading skills.
10. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
11. Ability to work independently and with a team.
12. Ability to travel.
13. Bachelor's or graduate level degree in Mathematics, Finance or other related degree.
14. Partial or complete accreditation to professional designation such as CFA, PRM, or FRM.
15. 2-3 years of work experience in software deployment in a retail environment.

Nice to Have...

• Experience with RDBMS, data warehousing, analytics or Business Intelligence (BI) including any experience with any data warehousing or BI tools (e.g., Cognos, Informatica, Hyperion, SAS, Business Objects, Information Builders (IBI), Generation5, Angoss, Peregrine, g5, SPSS, Teradata, MicroStrategy, Netezza, ODESIA etc).

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