Senior Business Analyst, Change Consulting and Delivery

CGI Njoyn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to lead complex projects within Change Consulting and Delivery. In this dynamic role, you will manage stakeholder relationships, define business requirements, and ensure project deliverables are met using the PATHS project management methodology. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with various teams, providing guidance and support to business analysts while contributing to impactful projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving change, this role is perfect for you, offering professional growth and a chance to make a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive project experience required.
• Completion of a certification in Business Analysis is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholder expectations and coordinate project activities.
• Document detailed business requirements and facilitate meetings.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

University education or equivalent

Industry recognized certification in Business Analysis

Tools

MS Office Suite

Planview

Job description

Senior Business Analyst, Change Consulting and Delivery

Job Number: J0125-0273

Category: Change Consulting and Delivery

Employment Type: Contract

Posting Date: January 28, 2025

Closing Date: February 11, 2025

Company Information:

CIBC Mellon is a leading provider of asset servicing solutions to institutional investors in Canada, including multi-currency accounting, fund valuation, and investment information reporting. We are passionate about providing exceptional client service backed by our culture of innovation and success. Our outstanding employee experience will provide you with opportunities to learn and grow professionally while supporting the communities in which you live and work.

We are a diverse and dynamic workplace where employees take an active role in delivering on strategic objectives while advancing their individual career goals. We encourage innovative thinking and give our employees the support and resources they need to turn great ideas into actions.

We’re always looking for talented people who can make a meaningful difference for our clients, our company and our communities. To learn more about why our employees love coming to work each day, visit www.cibcmellon.com/experience.

Position Overview:

The Senior Business Analyst, Change Consulting and Delivery manages larger and more complex projects applying Projects At the Highest Standards (PATHS) project management methodology and templates to project work. As a senior member of the team, the Senior Business Analyst provides guidance, support and leadership to the various levels of Business Analysts and assists the Manager as required.

Responsibilities:

1. Elicit, analyse and define high-level business requirements using the project proposal provided by the line of business.
2. Manage stakeholder expectations and relationships.
3. Coordinate with respective internal and external parties (BNY Mellon, CIBC, etc.) and assist the business in preparing a business case and related financial templates to gain project approval and necessary funding.
4. Document detailed business requirements:
1. Analyse and map business workflows or processes.
2. Assist in the development and acceptance of functional specification documents.
3. Maintain, control and update documents relevant to the project.
5. Prepare project plans, securing appropriate input and agreement from all parties:
1. Coordinate the reporting of the development budget and track costs for projects as required.
2. Monitor progress against project deliverables, ensure functional areas are meeting their commitments on a timely basis, and update project plans to reflect changes.
3. Manage and track change requests throughout the project life cycle. Develop and manage contingency plans as required.
4. Log, track and address all concerns/problems throughout projects. Forward issues to the development group, along with recommended corrective actions. Escalate unresolved issues.
5. Coordinate and participate in user acceptance testing, impact analysis, and the development of policies and procedures.
6. Conduct independent system testing to ensure specifications have been met.
6. Give presentations to business units; communicate project status to internal and external parties:
1. Participate in presentations to CIBC Mellon project governance bodies as required.
2. Liaise with internal and external parties including technical departments and vendors to ensure accuracy of specifications.
7. Project related work:
1. Facilitate meetings, document and distribute meeting minutes and utilize project management tools where necessary.
2. Obtain the involvement of staff from impacted functional areas associated to projects.
3. Seek project acceptance and document project closure to ensure that all requirements have been delivered.
4. Manage business unit resources and project related activities to effectively achieve agreed upon project deliverables.
5. Track and report time against all projects within the Enterprise Project Portfolio Management application, Planview.
6. Provide operational support to business units.
7. Provide support and assistance to other business analysts.
8. Conduct and participate in training sessions as necessary.
9. Assist in the resolution of system issues.

Qualifications:

1. University education or equivalent formal post secondary education.
2. Approximately five years of progressive project experience.
3. Completion of an industry recognized certification in Business Analysis.
4. Knowledge and experience of operational procedures and processes.
5. User acceptance testing experience.
6. Solid PC skills with direct exposure to MS Office Suite.
7. Strong analytical/problem solving skills, with attention to detail.
8. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
9. Demonstrated leadership skills.
10. Ability to build and maintain solid relationships with business and technology partners.
11. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with particular emphasis on the production of clear and detailed documentation.
12. Highly flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

CIBC Mellon's Values:

Get it Right Every Day: Deliver service excellence while always acting with the highest ethical standards.
Put Clients at the Centre: Advocate for clients by listening, sharing knowledge, and bringing the right solutions forward.
Be One Family: Challenge, empower and recognize your colleagues.
Take Ownership: Speak up, speak out, and make things better.

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