Sr Business Analyst - Wealth Systems Support

Canada Life; London; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to analyze and execute strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational excellence. The successful candidate will conduct critical project analyses, design test plans, and implement reporting strategies to ensure successful delivery of projects. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers the opportunity to influence outcomes positively and drive process enhancements within the organization. If you are self-motivated and possess strong analytical skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business analyst or process improvement roles.
• Knowledge of Insurance and Wealth products is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct critical analysis of projects to assess risks and manage expectations.
• Design and implement reporting strategies for data collection and visualization.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Process Improvement

Change Management

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Business Analyst Certification

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

ServiceNow

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Permanent Full Time

The Canada Operations (CanOps) Business Delivery team is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst who will report to the Manager – Wealth Systems Support. The Sr. Business Analyst will represent the business needs for Individual Wealth strategic initiatives.

This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to evaluate, document, analyze, and execute opportunities and requirements within projects to achieve operational excellence, ensure successful delivery, and enhance service quality.

What You Will Do

1. Conduct critical analysis of projects through stakeholder engagement to assess risks, viability, and manage expectations to meet business objectives.
2. Guide and facilitate the design of test plans and criteria for acceptance testing of system changes, ensuring alignment with business and system requirements.
3. Design and implement reporting strategies for data collection, review, and visualization for BAU, projects, and initiatives.
4. Contribute to the design, execution, and verification of automated and manual tests, including test data requirements.
5. Establish and oversee business analyst review cycles for documentation.
6. Ensure work accuracy and completeness to maximize quality and efficiency through continuous process improvements.
7. Utilize data, relationships, and industry trends to inform decisions and recommendations.
8. Identify risks and escalate issues promptly.
9. Provide status updates and participate in defect triage and testing meetings.
10. Manage own work through goal setting and planning to meet deadlines.
11. Build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to influence outcomes positively.
12. Identify and champion process improvement opportunities within the team.

What You Will Bring

1. Degree in Business Administration and/or relevant certifications such as Business Analyst or Lean Six Sigma.
2. 3+ years of experience in a business analyst, change management, or process improvement role.
3. Experience in strategic delivery within the financial services industry.
4. Knowledge of Insurance and Wealth products is beneficial.
5. Experience with ServiceNow and data visualization tools.
6. Understanding of testing principles and methodologies is preferred, especially in a QA environment.
7. Ability to influence and build partnerships effectively.
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
9. Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable to changing priorities.
10. Quick learner with creative problem-solving skills.

Certification in project management is a plus.

The salary range for this position is $55,700 - $97,700 annually, excluding variable compensation components. Further details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

We welcome applications for a minimum of 5 business days from the posting date. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Join Canada Life and be your best. We value diversity and inclusion, and are committed to creating an accessible environment for all employees and customers. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail].

Canada Life serves over 13 million Canadians and is part of Power Financial Corporation. We are dedicated to helping Canadians achieve financial security and are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.