Senior Business Analyst, GFT

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Data Architect to leverage extensive data for impactful solutions. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of analytical experience, strong knowledge of finance processes, and proficiency in SQL and Python. This full-time role offers a competitive total rewards program, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to work in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Work in a dynamic team

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of business and data analytical experience.
• Experience in data engineering and ETL concepts.
• Solid understanding of Finance business processes.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop business requirements for IT applications.
• Elicit requirements through interviews and surveys.
• Translate business needs into a workable system.
• Utilize Hive/SQL/Python for data analysis.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Business Data Analysis

Critical Thinking

SQL Databases

Education

Data Engineering / Data Science certification

Tools

Python

SQL

Hive

Spark

Teradata

Hadoop

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Are you a talented, creative and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!

Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.

What is the Opportunity?

The global functions technology group supports Finance and Risk Business partners by using our extraordinarily rich data set that spans multiple versions and geographies globally and captures detailed datasets. Our focus lies on building creative solutions that have an immediate impact on the business of our highly analytical partners. We work in complementary teams comprising members from Data Engineering and various groups at the Bank. To support our rapidly growing group we are looking for Data Architects who are equally passionate about the opportunity to use rich data to tackle meaningful business problems. Data Architect will apply extensive, in-depth knowledge, skills, and practices to perform complex assignments to bridge the gap between business and technology by delivering critical insights and analysis to shape strategy, evolve data connectivity, and provide insights into data transformation.

What will you do?

• Work within a team of Data and Business analysts within Data Engineering group. Develop Business requirements for IT applications, system specifications and test plans, according to existing standards and methodologies.

• Eliciting the requirements needed to carry out business processes including interviews, intelligence analysis and survey assessments.

• Translating business needs, processes and procedures into a workable system, and articulating on specific software requirements by communicating about these requirements with technology experts and business stakeholders.

• Working closely with business architects and other technology staff to deliver project results while implementing risk analysis and meeting required deliverable.

• Utilize Hive/SQL/ Python to perform daily data analysis and advanced data mining and analytics on large transactional datasets

• Work closely with Program sponsors, SMEs in various business areas, technology teams to finalize functional business requirements and support implementation activities

• Make recommendations and build use cases on new sources of value by addressing the biggest gaps in our data sources in relation to completeness

• Find opportunities to create and automate repeatable analyses or build self-service tools for business users

• Research industry metrics and business context and bring this context to bear in analyses

• Excel and inspire others by showcasing highest quality/rigor/thought leadership

What do you need to Succeed?

Must have:

• Solid 3-5 years of business and data analytical experience in applying solutions to business problems in relevant fields such as analytics, business requirements, consulting, or other data-driven functions

• Hands-on experienced in databases, data engineering, ETL, ELT concepts with utilizing querying, automation, and big data technologies (e.g. Python, SQL, Spark, Teradata, Hadoop, Snowflake, Databricks) to produce repeatable insights

• Solid understanding of Finance business processes such as Balance Sheet Reporting, Profit and Loss Reporting, Capital Reserve Reporting, Capital Markets products and processes, and Regulatory Reporting

• Demonstrated Experienced in quantitative, qualitative, analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Utilize storytelling skills, showcase ability of translating complex data into compelling business insights. Ability to communicate findings derived from complex analytics to Senior Leadership, both verbally and visually.

Nice-to-have:

• Data Engineering / Data Science certification and/or completion of Business Analysis training courses.

• Proficiency with creating compelling presentations

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.

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Job Skills

• Agile Methodology

• Business Data Analysis

• Business Process Modeling

• Capital Markets Products

• Commercial Acumen

• Communication

• Critical Thinking

• Data Tools

• Decision Making

• Finance Analytics

• Finance Banking

• Group Problem Solving

• Interpersonal Relationship Management

• IT Database

• Oracle Database

• Regulatory Reporting

• Requirements Analysis

• SQL Databases

Additional Job Details

• Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W TORONTO

• City: Toronto

• Country: Canada

• Work hours/week: 37.5

• Employment Type: Full time

• Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

• Job Type: Regular

• Pay Type: Salaried

• Posted Date: 2025-09-24

• Application Deadline: 2025-10-03

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

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.

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