Senior Business Analyst

RBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC in Vancouver seeks a Senior Business Analyst to shape finance reporting systems, aligning data lake sources, business rules, and GUI outputs for financial reporting analysis. You will partner with clients and data providers, map data, and define requirements while navigating high-pressure timelines.

The role demands strong communication, stakeholder management, and independence with experience in large datasets and capital markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Business Analysis experience in fast-paced environment.
• Capital Market knowledge is desirable.
• Expert SQL and Excel for data analysis.
• AI/Data analytics knowledge including ML or automation.
• Clear articulation of problems and solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent time management with multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently on complex initiatives.
• Experience with large financial datasets and analytics.
• Scrum management experience with user stories and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements discussions for large-scale projects and define roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Finance and business line clients to analyze requirements and document.
• Coordinate with upstream Data Provider Teams to troubleshoot and implement solutions.
• Provide leadership in process improvements and enhance documentation.
• Leverage AI capabilities to support future initiatives.
• Work with project managers, developers, QA, and analysts to deliver on time and budget.
• Recommend process and system improvements to optimize performance.

Skills

Business Analysis

SQL

Excel

AI analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Scrum

Independent ownership

Tools

Scrum

Job description

Job Description

This is an opportunity to work on the strategic Finance reporting system, which derives data from enterprise data lake, for different trading systems, Sub Ledgers and other golden reference sources, with the standard data module. These data are then enriched, reconciled and projected on the application GUI which will support our business users to conduct the financial report analysis. The business analyst will be working with the clients and data providers closely to define the requirements, data mapping and business rules for the most efficient use of data. This position requires a lot of interpersonal interaction at all levels within the organization, from technical personnel to high level management, excellent communication skills are a must for this role. Role requires work in high pressure environment due to tight timelines.

What will you do?

• Lead requirements discussions for large-scale projects and product enhancements, defining roadmaps and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with Finance and business line clients to analyze functional requirements and deliver clear, actionable documentation.
• Work with upstream Data Provider Teams to troubleshoot, provide requirements, and coordinate end-to-end solution implementation.
• Provide leadership in process improvement initiatives and enhance system and support documentation.
• Leverage AI capabilities to support future business initiatives.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, quality engineers, and other business analysts to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Make recommendations on process improvements and system enhancements to optimize performance and efficiency.

Must-have

• 5+ year Business Analysis experience in fast-paced environment.
• strong understanding of Capital Market lines of business and products
• Expert knowledge of SQL and Excel for data analysis.
• AI/Data analytics knowledge, including exposure to machine learning, automation or advanced analytics applications.
• Ability to clearly articulate problems and solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Expert time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of complex initiatives.
• Experience working with large datasets and financial data analysis.
• Scrum Management experience, provide high level key deliverable plan and detail break down to user stories and major tasks; providing guidance and leadership through to the scrum team during all project phases; ability to handle pressure with multiple priorities.

Nice to have

• Hand on experience supporting P&L process, valuation controls, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrate integrity and a constructive approach to challenges
• Lead, coach and mentor others while providing constructive feedback
• Familiar with scripting languages such as Python

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, encourage progressive thinking to keep growing, and believe in working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, about reaching our potential, about 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 opportunities to grow
• Ability to make a difference and have a lasting impact.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills

Agile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address

745 THURLOW ST:VANCOUVER

City

Vancouver

Country

Canada

Work hours/week

37.5

Employment Type

Full time

Platform

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-03-19

Application Deadline

2026-08-31

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.