IT Business Analyst

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Robertson & Company Ltd. is seeking an IT Business Analyst to support an existing vacancy at a leading North American financial institution. You will analyze operational risk processes, define requirements, and collaborate with Agile teams to deliver risk IT solutions.

The role emphasizes BRD development, data mapping for data lake ingestion, and stakeholder communication within a regulated banking environment. Strong SQL, Azure data platform familiarity, and GRC tools are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in IT, Business or Data Analytics
• 2 years of IT Business Analyst experience
• Translate business/technical requirements into BRDs, flows, and data mappings
• Solid understanding of Agile with Jira and Scrum experience
• Strong SQL and data analysis skills
• Experience with data lake architectures and cloud data platforms
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to operational risk (Basel, OSFI)
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document business processes related to operational risk, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, define, and document business and functional requirements for Risk IT initiatives
• Develop BRDs and functional specifications to support system enhancements and risk reporting
• Apply relational data concepts to support source-to-target data mapping and data flows for enterprise data lake ingestion and reporting
• Partner with Agile teams to deliver risk-related solutions aligned with requirements and timelines
• Conduct gap analysis and exploratory data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and inform solution design

Skills

SQL Proficiency

Data Analysis

Agile Delivery

Stakeholder Communication

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Business/Data Analytics

Tools

Jira

Power BI

Tableau

Azure Data Lake

Azure Synapse

Azure Cosmos DB

Azure Databricks

RSA Archer

Job description

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled IT Business Analyst to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.

Contract Period: TBD

Pay Rate: Starting from $28 per hour

Location: TBD

Location Type: TBD

Business Hours: TBD

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze and document business processes related to operational risk, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, define, and document business and functional requirements for Risk IT initiatives
• Develop clear and comprehensive business requirement documents (BRDs) and functional specifications to support system enhancements and risk reporting
• Apply relational data concepts to support source-to-target data mapping and document data flows for enterprise data lake ingestion and reporting solutions
• Partner with Agile teams to support delivery of risk-related solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and timelines
• Conduct gap analysis and exploratory data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and inform solution design

Experience & Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s in information technology, Business, Data Analytics degree required
• 2 years of an IT Business Analyst experience
• Demonstrated ability to translate business and technical requirements into clear documentation, including business requirement documents (BRDs), process flows, and data mappings
• Solid understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, with experience using tools such as Jira and working within Scrum teams
• Strong SQL proficiency and data analysis skills
• Working knowledge of enterprise data lake architectures and cloud-based data platforms
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with RSA Archer or similar GRC platforms
• Certifications in Agile methodologies, business analysis, or risk management
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to operational risk (e.g., Basel, OSFI guidelines)
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools, such as Power BI or Tableau
• Familiarity with Azure data platforms and services, including Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Databricks

Equal Opportunity Employer

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors.