Senior Business Systems Analyst, GFT - Halifax

RBC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Business Systems Analyst for its Anti-Money Laundering IT team in Halifax. The role involves gathering and documenting business requirements, managing project documentation, and ensuring successful project delivery. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, expertise in data mapping, and familiarity with Agile methodology.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

World-class training program in financial services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with business systems analysis and software development.
• Expertise in gathering, analyzing, and documenting business rules for processing data.
• Familiarity with ETL processes and experience with Big Data and Terra Data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed requirement phases by identifying, tracking, escalating and/or resolving business systems issues.
• Assess, research, analyze and document sponsor/stakeholder needs in accordance with the Project Life Cycle.
• Participate in creating or leading development of detailed level process maps.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Business Data Analysis

Business Process Modeling

Communication

Critical Thinking

Tools

Jira

SQL

Job description

Job Summary

Seeking for a results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications for Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crime IT team managing Investigations, Case management workflows and Suspicious Transactions Regulatory submissions part of Global Functions Technology. Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with business and IT partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) for the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) IT group will gather requirements, document business requirements and create process maps of current and future state for delivering required solutions.

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

Seeking for a results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications for Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crime IT team managing Investigations, Case management workflows and Suspicious Transactions Regulatory submissions part of Global Functions Technology. Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with business and IT partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) for the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) IT group will gather requirements, document business requirements and create process maps of current and future state for delivering required solutions.

What will you do?

• Lead detailed requirement phases by identifying, tracking, escalating and/or resolving business systems issues
• Assess, research, analyze and document sponsor/stakeholder needs in accordance with the Project Life Cycle utilizing reporting tools, and requirements.
• Identify, track and resolve business systems issues
• Create or lead the development of detailed level process maps to facilitate requirements gathering, gap analysis and for training use
• Manage project documentation (implementation plan, issues log, process maps, reports, FTE analysis, etc.) and resolves emerging issues at the implementation stage of the project
• Contribute to successful project completion within budget and on time by identifying risks and developing/recommending mitigation strategies
• Seeks input from the business by facilitating sessions
• Develop strategic training plan associated with introduction of new/ enhanced the business processes, Provide assistance with business user testing, when required
• Develop and maintain strong relationship with business partners and internal/external team members, Provide consulting services to business partners on new initiatives, Identify issues and escalates/manages resolution as required.

What do you need to succeed?
Must have:

• 5+ years of experience with business systems analysis and software development.
• Experience defining and documenting complex functional business logic, Expertise in data mapping and creating data mapping specifications.
• Familiarity with ETL processes and experience with Big Data and Terra Data platforms
• Expertise in gathering, analyzing and documenting business rules for processing data.
• Expertise in test planning, test case preparation and testing of applications and data mapping, Familiarity with SQL database and experience with scripting languages (SQL)

Nice to-have:

• Strong experience working in Agile projects, using Jira, creating user stories, and overall knowledge of the Agile Framework
• Knowledge of Anti Money Laundering and Financial Crime offenses
• Knowledgeable on business process modeling, process mapping
• Knowledge of IT delivery methodologies: Agile, Iterative Waterfall and Waterfall

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.

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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:

175 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

BEDFORD

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-21

Application Deadline:

2025-08-15

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

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