Senior Business Systems Analyst

CI Financial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern HQ location within walking dist

Training Reimbursement

Paid Professional Designations

Employee Savings Plan (ESP)

Corporate Discount Program

Enhanced group benefits

Parental Leave Top-up program

Paid time off for Volunteering

Job summary

CI Financial is seeking a capable Business Systems Analyst to join the Information Technology team in Canada. The role focuses on gathering requirements, bridging IT and business stakeholders, and leading workshops while creating JIRA stories for development.

Key qualifications include 5+ years in IT in Canadian financial services, advanced SQL, and strong communication skills. The position includes an in-office work model with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits program, including

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Business Systems Analyst experience in IT within the Canadian financial services industry.
• Proven experience delivering complex technology projects involving investment products or wealth management platforms.
• Advanced SQL skills required with the ability to query data, perform analysis, and validate system behaviour.
• Strong understanding of system architecture concepts, data flows, integrations, and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and understand business and data requirements to deliver comprehensive solutions to respective business units.
• Lead workshops between multiple IT departments and create/track JIRA stories for development.
• Set stakeholder expectations appropriately and provide expert guidance to solve complex business problems.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, scope definition, and risk assessment.
• Use advanced SQL skills to investigate data issues and support data mapping activities.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to define test cases and coordinate User Acceptance Testing.
• Act as subject matter expert on system functionality for assigned projects.

Skills

Advanced SQL skills

Stakeholder communication

Agile & Waterfall

Data analysis

Tools

JIRA

Job description

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.

CI Global Asset Management Team is currently seeking a Business Systems Analyst to join our Information Technology team. In this role, the successful candidate is expected to gather and document requirements and act as liaison between IT and Business Stakeholders, lead workshops between multiple IT departments and create/track JIRA stories for development.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Elicit, analyze, and understand business and data requirements to deliver comprehensive solutions to respective business units
• Work closely with stakeholders to assess the current and future states and perform detailed gap analyses. Propose, and gain agreement on solutions.
• Set stakeholder expectations appropriately.
• Provide expert guidance with hands-on help where required to solve complex and challenging business problems to the satisfaction of key stakeholders.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, scope definition, and risk assessment.
• Use advanced SQL skills to investigate data issues, perform root-cause analysis, validate system behaviour, and support data mapping activities.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance team in the definition of test cases related to the business requirements and coordinate User Acceptance Testing
• Subject matter expert on system functionality for projects assigned

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Minimum 5 years of Business Systems Analyst experience in IT within the Canadian financial services industry.
• Proven experience delivering complex technology projects involving investment products or wealth management platforms.
• Advanced SQL skills (required) with the ability to query data, perform analysis, and validate system behaviour.
• Strong understanding of system architecture concepts, data flows, integrations, and APIs.
• Strong understanding of Canadian investment products, regulatory requirements, and back-office processing.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to present information clearly to both business and technical audiences.
• Strong facilitation, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Intellectual curiosity, an eagerness to learn
• Effective team player with a collaborative attitude and agile mindset
• Strong knowledge of project management methodology, both Agile and Waterfall

This opportunity is for an existing vacancy with the company. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $69,500 - $119,500. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program. In addition, The Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

This role follows our in-office work model and requires employees to be onsite four days per week to support collaboration and business needs.

CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice. Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.

A Supportive Environment for Success

We offer an in-office environment, competitive benefits, and a supportive workplace to help our employees thrive both personally and professionally.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Employee Savings Plan (ESP)
• Corporate Discount Program
• Enhanced group benefits
• Parental Leave Top-up program
• Paid time off for Volunteering

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to investigate the opportunity further.

CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (CI) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at [e-mail], or call 416-364-1145 ext. 4747.