Lead Business Analyst, IAM (Global Security)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Toronto is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to drive Identity Access Management initiatives. You will analyze requirements and lead a team to ensure effective project delivery. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of experience in business analysis, strong communication skills, and proven team leadership ability. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

World-class training program

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of Business Analysis experience required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Experience as a team lead is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business impact assessments on proposed changes.
• Lead a team to perform gap analyses and recommend solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with project initiatives.

Skills

Business Analysis

Communication skills

Team leadership

Project management

Agile methodologies

Education

Relevant degree in Business Analysis

Post-graduate degree

Tools

SailPoint

Entra ID

Okta

CyberArk

Job description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

The Identity Access Management (IAM) team within Global Security (GS) is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in driving multiple complex enterprise and customer-related IAM initiatives. As a Lead Business Analyst, you will coordinate, develop, lead, and execute business analysis activities to ensure project objectives are met and work is completed effectively. You will analyze IAM requirements and business processes through current and future state analysis, requirements elicitation, and solutions identification, collaborating closely with IAM Engineering, Quality Engineering (QE), Strategy, and various lines of business.

What Will You Do?

• Business Impact Assessment: Understand the business context and assess the impacts of proposed changes on people, processes, access management, security policies, and technology
• Team Leadership: Lead BA team members in performing gap analyses between current and future states, assessing and recommending high‑value solution options, and identifying opportunities for business improvement
• Risk Management: Continuously identify potential issues, conflicts, and risks, and develop strategies to mitigate and escalate them appropriately
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Contribute to enterprise initiatives, manage assigned deliverables, and build strong relationships across business units to ensure seamless integration of initiatives into RBC procedures and processes
• Portfolio Support: Assist in implementing portfolio objectives by leveraging business analysis expertise and contributing to administrative program activities as required

What Do You Need to Succeed?

Must‑Have:

• Relevant college/university degree and/or post‑graduate degree in Business Analysis or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 8‑10 years of Business Analysis experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation abilities
• Proven ability to facilitate discussions with multiple stakeholders and influence key decision‑makers.
• Experience as a team or project lead, with the ability to coach others and drive activities toward project deliverables and goals.
• Proficiency in both Waterfall and Agile project methodologies, with a solid understanding of SDLC fundamentals.

Nice‑to‑Have:

• Working knowledge of IAM practices and technologies (e.g., SailPoint, Entra ID, Okta, CyberArk)
• Understanding of logical access controls
• Certifications: CBAP, PMI‑PBA, Master Certificate in Business Analysis, or CISSP

What’s in It for You?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team
• A world‑class training program in financial services
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Location

Address: 16 YORK ST, Toronto, Canada

Work Hours and Employment

Work hours/week: 37.5
Employment Type: Full time
Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type: Regular
Pay Type: Salaried

Posting Details

Posted Date: 2025-11-14
Application Deadline: 2025-11-30

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.