Technical Business Systems Analyst (12 Month Contract)

Scotiabank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Toronto is seeking a Technical Business Systems Analyst for a 12-month contract. This role involves collaborating on software product delivery, supporting payment modernization initiatives, and ensuring project milestones are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Vacation

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst.
• Experience in banking, especially payments, with knowledge of Swift/Fedwire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate collaborative solution discovery sessions.
• Coordinate with various teams for end-to-end project delivery.
• Document project status and maintain information repositories.

Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

Customer Orientation

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in a technology-related field

Tools

REST APIs

ISO20022

Agile

Job description

Technical Business Systems Analyst (12 Month Contract)

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Requisition ID: 225175

Join a purpose-driven, results-oriented team committed to an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Team

As a Business Analyst, you will collaborate in the successful delivery of software products within Global Business Payments Technology, supporting Payment Modernization initiatives in the Wire Payment space.

Is this role right for you?

• Facilitate collaborative solution discovery sessions using lightweight techniques such as Story Mapping.
• Decompose solutions into small, independently buildable and testable stories.
• Work closely with architects and engineers to specify, engineer, and validate stories.
• Facilitate sessions with teams to detail acceptance criteria using practices such as specification by example.
• Lead root cause analysis of defects and promote continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and product owners to review and accept completed stories and features.
• Define value and guide priority in collaboration with teams and business representatives.
• Track projects through each phase of the lifecycle.
• Coordinate with various teams for end-to-end project delivery.
• Ensure milestones are met and all approval gates are passed.
• Document project status and maintain information repositories.
• Maintain project risk trackers and communicate risks to management.
• Prepare work schedules, roadmaps, and capacity plans at the project level.
• Support application releases and rollout activities.
• Keep stakeholders informed about project status and obstacles.
• Set expectations and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Articulate complex problems and solutions clearly and logically.
• Collaborate with senior engineering managers to remediate delivery risks.
• Engage stakeholders such as risk, legal, and audit teams as needed.
• Contribute to team productivity and morale.
• Support team members in challenging situations like resource or release challenges and cross-team communication.

Skills and Experience

• Post-secondary education in a technology-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst.
• Attention to detail in documents, requirements, and conversations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in dynamic environments.
• Ability to work independently and drive solutions with a small team.
• Technical understanding of cloud computing, REST APIs, and system integrations.
• Knowledge of ISO20022 standard.
• Previous experience in banking, especially payments, with knowledge of Swift/Fedwire.
• Customer-oriented with rapid learning ability.
• Experience with agile project delivery; Scrum Master certification is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in software development and automated testing best practices.
• Self-motivated and quality-driven.
• Ability to navigate complex, ambiguous situations, multitask, and manage multiple initiatives.

What’s in it for you?

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship, fostering an inclusive culture.
• Accessibility and workplace accommodations to support all employees.
• Upskilling opportunities through online courses, cross-functional development, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive rewards including bonuses, flexible vacation, and comprehensive benefits.
• Community engagement programs like hackathons and more.

Work conditions: Hybrid

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, committed to helping customers and communities succeed. We value diverse skills and experiences, and are dedicated to an inclusive and accessible environment. Candidates requiring accommodations during recruitment should notify our team. Apply online to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Banking