Intermediate Business Analyst

Ian Martin Group; Toronto; Híbrido; CAD 67.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Raise is hiring an Intermediate Business Analyst in Toronto (Hybrid: Mon-Tue). The role focuses on automation, payments reconciliation, data analytics, and AI-enabled improvements. The candidate will partner with Payments Operations, Technology, and Risk to design scalable automation solutions.

The position offers a 12-month contract with potential extension, with a pay rate of CAD 48.68–56.27 per hour. Hybrid work schedule in Toronto supports collaboration and efficiency.

Formación

• Experience in payments operations, reconciliation, exception management, and settlement processes.
• Experience with test automation including SIT, UAT, and regression testing.
• Strong data analytics, reporting, and dashboard development skills.
• Experience with AI-enabled solutions and intelligent automation initiatives.
• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders and deliver scalable solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Automation & Process Optimization – design, implement, and optimize automated workflows; reduce manual processing using automation, AI-enabled workflows, scripting, and low-code tools.
• Test Automation & Quality Engineering – create automated tests, regression suites, and support SIT/UAT and reconciliation validation.
• Payments & Reconciliation Expertise – support real-time payments, wires, ACH/EFT, card payments; investigate variances and build automated controls.
• Data Analytics & AI Enablement – analyze data to identify trends; implement AI/ML solutions; build dashboards and metrics.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management – collaborate with Payments Operations, Technology, Product, Risk, QA, and vendors.

Conocimientos

payments operations, reconciliation, &

Herramientas

Python

SQL

Power Automate

Alteryx

UiPath

Descripción del empleo

Intermediate Business Analyst

• Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid (2 days, Mondays and Tuesdays)
• Pay Rate: $48.68/hr - $56.27/hr
• Contract Length: 12 Months with possibility for extension

We at Raise are hiring an Intermediate Business Analyst for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, for your chance to join a great place to work

Responsibilities:

• Automation & Process Optimization – Design, implement, and optimize automated workflows for payment operations, reconciliation, exception management, and operational controls. Identify opportunities to eliminate manual processes through intelligent automation, AI-enabled workflows, scripting, and low-code/no-code tools. Support automation initiatives using technologies such as Python, SQL, Power Automate, Alteryx, UiPath, or similar platforms.
• Test Automation & Quality Engineering – Develop and maintain automated test cases and regression testing frameworks for payment systems and operational platforms. Support end-to-end testing activities including system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing, and reconciliation validation. Collaborate with technology and QA teams to improve testing coverage, release quality, and operational stability.
• Payments & Reconciliation Expertise – Support reconciliation and balancing activities across payment ecosystems, including real-time payments, wires, ACH/EFT, card payments, ISO messaging, and settlement processes. Investigate payment exceptions and operational variances, identify root causes, and recommend remediation. Develop automated controls and monitoring solutions to proactively detect anomalies and reduce operational risk.
• Data Analytics & AI Enablement – Analyze operational and payment data to identify trends, inefficiencies, control gaps, and automation opportunities. Support the implementation of AI and machine learning solutions for operational intelligence, anomaly detection, workflow optimization, and predictive analytics. Build dashboards, reporting solutions, and operational metrics to monitor performance and inform decision-making.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management – Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Payments Operations, Technology, Product, Risk, Compliance, QA, and external vendors. Translate business requirements into scalable automation and reconciliation solutions. Communicate complex operational, technical, and analytical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Must Have Requirement:

• Experience in payments operations, reconciliation, exception management, and settlement processes.
• Strong background in process automation using Python, SQL, Power Automate, Alteryx, UiPath, or similar tools.
• Experience with test automation, including SIT, UAT, and regression testing.
• Strong data analytics, reporting, and dashboard development skills.
• Experience with AI-enabled solutions and intelligent automation initiatives.
• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders and deliver scalable solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Worked on large transformation programs
• Top 5 banking experience.

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