Business Analyst
Location Address: WFH (once restrictions lifted – Toronto)
Contract Duration: End of October 2022
Extension: Yes
FTE: Possible
Number of Positions: 1
Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday & OT possible based on project requirements
Story Behind the Need
• Business group: GWMS – Portfolio Management team is responsible for driving the technology solution implementations to support the bank’s wealth portfolio management business.
• Project: The successful candidate will support and advise production incidents. This team is undertaking a major modernization initiative providing an exciting opportunity for those who are willing to gain invaluable work experience in wealth technology.
• Reason for request: Maternity leave coverage for employee.
Candidate Value Proposition
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on major wealth applications related to portfolio management at one of the Big Five Banks in Canada.
Typical Day in Role
• Work on incidents from the wealth advisors related to the supported wealth applications
• Works with key stakeholders to analyze business and user needs, documenting requirements and translating them into proper systems requirement specifications
• Working on multiple small projects and providing ongoing support to users
• The business analyst specialist will demonstrate skills in relationship building and is able to coordinate work among other business analysts and delivery teams
• Performs any necessary documentation activities required to support incident management and projects
• Performs any necessary data mapping and data lineage activities and documents information flows to support specific business requirements
• Demonstrates an informed knowledge of business functions to resolve problems and capitalize on improvement opportunities
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
• 3+ years of technical BA experience
• 3+ years of experience with database (e.g. Oracle, SQL) SQL preferred
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum)
Nice-To-Have Skills:
• Wealth technology experience is an asset
• Experience with wealth management applications (Charles River, PortfolioAid) is an asset
Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written/verbal)
• Proven relationship management skills
Best vs. Average Candidate:
• Previous wealth management experience is highly desirable
Degrees or certifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
• SQL certification is an asset
• Business analysis certification is an asset
Candidate Review & Selection
• Structure and Format:
• 1 hour video interview with panel – HM & 1 Senior BA’s