Senior Business System Analyst, SQL Queries

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto seeks a skilled Business Analyst for its technology team. This role involves defining business requirements, troubleshooting technology issues, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, is proficient in SQL, and excels in documentation and process optimization. This hybrid position requires at least 2 days in the office weekly. A competitive salary range from $75,900 to $141,900 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in drafting business requirements and process documentation.
• Strong experience with SQL and writing SQL queries using joins.
• Experience working with business teams to translate their requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define business requirements to inform technology build and operations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders on process documentation.
• Identify malfunctions and troubleshoot issues raised by business.

Skills

SQL querying

Business requirements documentation

Data analysis

Technical specification writing

Process documentation

Agile Delivery

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Tools

Visio

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Application Deadline: 04/29/2026

Address: 100 King Street West

Job Family Group: Technology

Join a high‑impact team that sits at the heart of the bank’s Treasury technology ecosystem. Here, you’ll work in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment where your expertise directly shapes critical business outcomes. You’ll partner closely with both business and technology stakeholders, translating complex data and operational insights into clear, actionable solutions that move the organization forward.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving meaningful problems, enjoys diving deep into data, and wants to contribute to systems that keep the bank running seamlessly. You’ll have the opportunity to influence key technology initiatives, use your SQL querying skills, and contribute to continuous improvements across Treasury applications.

We value curiosity, ownership, and a mindset focused on delivering high‑quality solutions. If you want to be part of a team where your voice matters and your work has real impact — you’ll fit right in.

HYBRID role with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. This can increase based on the business needs and organizational direction.

Core skills and experience

• 7+ years with drafting business requirements and process documentation. This includes mapping out new processes and editing current processes using tools such as Visio.
• 7+ years with writing technical specification documents and data mapping documents
• Strong experience with SQL and writing SQL queries using joins for data profiling
• 7+ years working with business teams and translating their requirements into technical specs for developers
• 7+ years working in the technology space
• Advanced experience in MS Excel and PowerPoint

Key Responsibilities

• Defines business requirements to inform technology build and operations by sourcing and analyzing relevant data, reviewing and documenting business processes and collaborating with business stakeholders.
• Identifies and analyzes malfunctions, system workflow, and troubleshoots issues raised by business.
• Elicits requirements and analyzes feasibility to ensure solutions/initiatives achieve the expected business outcomes.
• Supports various project teams across the project lifecycle to ensure development is aligned with the business requirements.
• Develops informative, coherent, and usable project documents (project artifacts) for multiple stakeholders covering functional and non‑functional business requirements.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.

Investigates and identifies strategies to optimize business operations and services, and inform business decisions. Defines business requirements to inform technology build and operations by sourcing and analyzing relevant data, reviewing and documenting business processes and collaborating with business stakeholders. Sources business and market data to evaluate the effect of projects on business results. Also assesses the efficiency and the performance of technology (software, hardware and the wider IT system) to deliver expected business results. Identifies and analyzes malfunctions, system workflow, and troubleshoots issues raised by business.

• Elicits requirements and analyzes feasibility to ensure solutions/initiatives achieve the expected business outcomes.
• Supports various project teams across the project lifecycle to ensure development is aligned with the business requirements.
• Develops informative, coherent, and usable project documents (project artifacts) for multiple stakeholders covering functional and non‑functional business requirements.
• Applies depth of domain & functional expertise for the assigned portfolio to drive the expected business value.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Builds test cases in order to validate business requirements and End‑User Testing results.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise‑wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non‑routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Foundational level of proficiency:

• Agile Delivery and Development
• Data analysis
• Learning Agility

Intermediate level of proficiency:

• Process improvement and optimization
• Organization process optimization
• Business architecture frameworks
• Stakeholder Analysis and Management
• Digital Fluency
• Systems Thinking
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Collaboration & team skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Data driven decision making

Advanced level of proficiency:

• Business requirements definition and analysis
• Insights development and reporting
• Application functional design
• Functional Analysis
• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post‑secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience

Salary: 75,900.00 - 141,900.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: 75tbd

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in‑depth training and coaching, to manager support and network‑building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at 75tbd.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.