Technology Business Analyst (Hybrid)

PowerToFly; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Montreal is seeking a Technology Business Analyst to join their Business Continuity team. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to define product requirements, managing the product backlog, and participating in Agile ceremonies. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least 2 years of prior experience in business analysis. This firm offers a hybrid work environment and values diverse backgrounds to foster innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Hybrid work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar roles, preferably in a technology background.
• Intermediate knowledge of technology tools, such as Excel and Jira.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and define product requirements.
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Skills

Business Analysis

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

VLOOKUP

Jira

Job description

We're seeking someone to join our Business Continuity team as a Technology Business Analyst in Firm Resilience to work closely with the Product Owner and cross‑functional teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and ensure successful delivery of technology solutions that align with business goals.

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Business Analysis position at Associate level, which is part of the job family responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying needs, and establishing requirements to enhance efficiency and productivity through a blend of business acumen and analytical skills.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…

What you’ll do in the role:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and define product requirements.
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Work with development teams to clarify requirements and support sprint planning.
• Participate in daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Assist in defining user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Assist in QA and UA testing.
• Support product documentation and training efforts.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar roles, preferably in a technology background.
• Exposure to technology and product management.
• Intermediate knowledge of technology tools (e.g., Excel, VLOOKUP, Jira, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver results across stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.

At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm’s global businesses and infrastructure with cutting‑edge technology and innovation. The multi‑faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, cloud engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area’s highly skilled technology talent. There’s ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.

Knowledge of French and English is required.

Build a career with impact. Visit morganstanley.com for more information.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first‑class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what’s best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work‑life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.