Business Analyst

SUMMARY OF ROLE:
Provide business technical leadership across a broad range of information management functions to support the various areas of data and analytics. Works independently as a senior lead and may manage and direct activities related to analysis, design and support of business data management solutions on various projects ranging up to larger projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
CUSTOMER:
• Analyze and understand business and data requirements to develop complete business solutions, including data models (entity relationship diagrams, dimensional data models) and business rules, data life-cycle management, governance, lineage, metadata and reporting elements.
• Apply automation and innovation on data platforms and on-going on any new development projects / initiatives aligned to business or organizational strategies
• Design and implement complex business data information management frameworks to provide a solution that meets business requirements
• Collaborate with technology and business partners to resolve issues and ensure requirements and established SLAs
• Work closely with various technology/project teams to understand business data and provide analysis and requirements to ensure the data design / development initiatives are in line with the planned design and standards

SHAREHOLDER:
• Work with other various partners/ stakeholders to ensure project success
• Develop business requirements by researching / analyzing and documenting business data requirements
• Implement processes aligned to data information management standards and ensure data quality and requirements are developed
• Develop and maintain knowledge of data available from upstream sources and data within various platforms
• May be responsible to understand and utilize business information management data deliverables
• Perform data profiling using our tooling and ad hoc system query languages to validate data analysis
• Provide support throughout data lifecycle to resolve data issues and support user community by helping users interpret the data
• Identify and/or define knowledge transfer and data expertise activities to support business teams using the information management solutions.
• Adhere to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to data activities for business area
• Ensure business operations are in compliance with applicable internal and external requirements ( e.g. financial controls, segregation of duties, transaction approvals and physical control of assets)
• Participate in cross-functional / enterprise / initiatives as a subject matter expert helping to identify risk / provide guidance for complex situations
• Conduct meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, make recommendations, assess the effectiveness of programs/ policies/ practices
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

EMPLOYEE TEAM:
• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Provide industry knowledge for own area of expertise and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contribute to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices.
• Lead, motivate and develop relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.
• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

BREADTH & DEPTH
• Expert level professional role, considered subject matter expert with in-depth knowledge / expertise in own domain / field of specialty and working knowledge of broader related areas
• Requires expert level conceptual and practical knowledge for own area of specialty and knowledge of broader related areas
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills and fluent in one or two programming language
• Works autonomously on a range of tasks and may be relied upon to coach / educate others
• Lead projects of moderately to complex risk and resource requirements; may lead end-to-end processes or functional programs
• In-depth experience working with very large datasets and familiarity with big data technologies
• Keep abreast of rapid business and technology innovation within business information management field
• Familiar with visualization tools
• Generally reports to a Senior / Manager role

MUST HAVE:
-Exp. with SQL – understand & manipulate data (i.e. update delegate list)
-Exp. Documenting Business Requirements (with a technical spin)
-Exp. preparing documentation
-Exp. detailing out business requirements
-Exp. working on projects, & understand Project methodologies & principles
-Relationship mgt. skills (they'll be dealing with stakeholders)
-Excellent communication skills

NICE TO HAVE
-Exp. from finance industry