IT Senior Business Analyst

Global Technical Talent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Business / Data Analyst to translate complex capital management business rules into scalable technology solutions. This role calls for advanced data analysis skills and significant experience within banking or financial institutions. Responsibilities include authoring user stories, developing data governance documentation, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive pay rate of C$90 - 95/hr.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience translating business rules into technology requirements with full traceability.
• Strong SQL skills with experience analyzing large and complex datasets.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in data integration, testing methodologies, and documentation.
• Prior banking or financial institution experience.
• Capital markets exposure required.

Responsibilities

• Translate capital management business rules into detailed technology requirements.
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria using JIRA and Confluence.
• Develop and maintain data lineage, data catalogs, and governance documentation.
• Prepare test plans and cases; lead QA, triage, and validation activities.
• Conduct data discovery and profiling to ensure data completeness, accuracy, and quality.

Skills

SQL

Data Integration

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Verbal and Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Visio

Job description

Overview

Primary Job Title: Senior Business / Data Analyst

Alternate / Related Job Titles: Senior Data Analyst – Treasury Systems; Senior Business Systems Analyst; Capital Management Data Analyst; Treasury Technology Analyst

Location & Onsite Flexibility: Toronto, ON — Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Anchor Day: Friday work from home

Contract Details

Position Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 1 year

Start: As Soon As Possible

Schedule: Monday–Friday, core business hours

Hours: 37.5 hours/week (7.5 hours/day)

Pay Rate: C$90 - 95/hr

Role Overview

The Senior Business / Data Analyst is a hands-on subject matter expert within the Treasury Technology team, responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing Asset & Liability Management (ALM) solutions. This role blends advanced data analysis, financial domain knowledge, and technical execution to translate complex capital management business rules into scalable technology solutions within an agile delivery model.

Responsibilities

• Translate capital management business rules into detailed technology requirements, mappings, and controls, including traceability matrices
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria using JIRA and Confluence
• Develop and maintain data lineage, data catalogs, and governance documentation to support compliance and audit readiness
• Prepare test plans and cases; lead QA, triage, and validation activities
• Conduct data discovery and profiling to ensure data completeness, accuracy, and quality
• Perform hands-on work with data platforms, integration pipelines, and testing methodologies
• Create data and process flows using Visio, Confluence, and similar tools
• Utilize SQL for analysis across large datasets and apply big-data concepts
• Maintain a strong understanding of financial products and capital management impacts
• Collaborate with Business Systems Analysts, technical teams, stakeholders, and POD members in an agile environment

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required (Hard Skills):

• 7+ years of experience translating business rules into technology requirements with full traceability
• Strong SQL skills with experience analyzing large and complex datasets
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in data integration, testing methodologies, and documentation
• Proven ability to create data/process flows and governance artifacts
• Strong foundational understanding of financial products and capital management
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Required (Experience):

• Prior banking or financial institution experience (mandatory)
• Capital markets exposure required

Soft Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration abilities

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Credit or Capital Calculation Engines, QRM, or market risk technology
• Familiarity with Axiom for capital reporting
• Experience with treasury systems or capital management platforms
• CFA or FRM certification
• Business Systems Analyst certification

Disqualifiers

• Short-term contracts of 6 months or less
• No prior banking or financial institution experience

About the Company

Top 10 Bank in Canada and North America

Aleading financial institution providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services. The organization delivers comprehensive financial solutions and helps clients succeed in an evolving global market.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We strongly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 and enterprise clients across the U.S. and Canada.