IT Business Analyst (Banking / Finance)

Recrute Action; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking an IT Business Analyst specializing in financial risk. This role emphasizes data analytics and regulatory reporting, offering a 9-month contract with the potential for permanent employment. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, utilizing Microsoft technologies to deliver solutions, and requires significant experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in development technologies.
• Proven experience building OLAP and OLTP-based systems.
• Skilled in gathering and documenting business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Meet with end users to define data and reporting needs.
• Use Microsoft technology stack to develop solutions.
• Coordinate across stakeholders and follow best practices.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Azure

Strong communication skills

Effective stakeholder management

Excellent time management

Strong problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

SQL Server

Azure

Power Apps

BizTalk

Synapse

Power Automate

Job description

Job Description
IT Business Analyst (Banking / Finance)

Our client in the insurance industry is launching a new project in the financial risk domain, focused on data analytics, regulatory reporting, and advanced insights. This role sits within Corporate Functions Technology and collaborates across risk, marketing, HR, and finance stakeholders.

What is in it for you:
• Salaried: $68 to $73 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate: $82 to $88 per hour.
• 9-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
• Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm.
• Hybrid work: 3 office days, from Tuesday to Thursday.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
• Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.

Responsibilities:
• Meet with end users to define data and reporting needs.
• Use Microsoft-based technology stack to develop solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, data office, and AML teams.
• Coordinate across stakeholders to address requests and follow best practices.
• Provide project details and input to architecture teams.
• Guide offshore junior resources and support solution execution using Azure, SQL Server, Power BI, and Power Apps.

What you will need to succeed:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical or mathematical field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in development technologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure.
• Proven experience building OLAP and OLTP-based data analytics and business intelligence systems.
• Skilled in middleware integration tools such as BizTalk.
• Strong experience gathering and documenting business requirements (BRD).
• Hands-on expertise in Power BI, including preparing data models for reporting.
• Familiarity with Synapse, Power Automate, and Power Apps.
• Previous exposure to financial risk, banking, insurance, or retention management domains is considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective stakeholder management.
• Excellent time management.
• High adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Why Recruit Action?

Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.

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