Job Title – Business Analyst (SAS, AML) Duration: 6 Months Extension possible: Yes Location – Toronto ON • Selling Points of Position: Gain understanding SAS AML back end structures and integrations • Best Vs Average Candidate: Best would be able to do total root cause analysis; data analysis; work with developers / tech. team to ensure that the solution meets the requirements; Understand issue, then the back end structure; then indicate what should be happening and drive a solution and understand what the solution design is; Validate business needs are met; Testing piece as well • How will performance be measured: Based on deliverables and feedback from others • Possibility of Upcoming Furlough: n/a JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Manager–Business Analysis & Quality Assurance in Global Anti Money Laundering, the Senior Business Analyst will lead and own the delivery of Requirements Package and Business Acceptance Testing per the bank's PDLC/Agile methodology for AML technology projects. The successful candidate will liaise with the internal IT teams, PMO and other areas within GAML to elicit business requirements, execute testing and implement system enhancements / new functionality that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of AML functions. •Provide BA & QA support to multiple Tier 1 – 5 projects/programs, to accomplish project deliverables within established schedule, scope and budget •Lead and own delivery of business requirements following either PDLC (Waterfall) or Agile delivery approach ensuring accuracy throughout the project to mitigate against project changes (PCR) •Lead and capture business requirements to assist GAML with adoption of innovative digitization and automation opportunities •Lead a diverse range of stakeholders; communicate effectively by adapting style and technique to a diverse audience; manage stakeholder/sponsor expectations and demonstrate advanced facilitation and influencing skills •Contribute to RAID (Risks/Assumptions/Issues/Decisions) log by proactively identifying gaps and proposing risk mitigation strategies •Collaborate with technology partners to support development of system requirements and design to ensure that the business needs are accurately understood and met. •Lead, plan and execute Business Acceptance Testing (BAT) •Manage a team of QA Analysts for BAT/PAT execution and defect management •Define and execute change management, in consultation with business lead, to ensure changes introduced due to project/program are transitioned into BAU (business as usual) •Support multiple projects at a given time by demonstrating superior prioritization and multitasking skills •Act as a subject matter expert for core AML applications: Sanctions Screening (WLM), Transaction Monitoring (SAS AML) and Customer Risk Rating (ECRR) •Lead projects for smaller business initiatives MUST HAVE: •7+ yrs BA exp. on a variety of technology projects using Waterfall & Agile methodology (directly related to the duties & responsibilities specified above) •Advanced: SQL/SAS / HP QC (ALM) / Clarity / JIRA / Confluence •Advanced MS Office: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Project -Data analysis -Root cause analysis NICE TO HAVE: •BA exp. working on AML technology projects &/or regulatory projects •BA exp. working on projects related to Client Risk Rating application •Expert business process mapping skills. •Experience with Lean Six Sigma •Exp. working with core AML applications: Sanctions Screening (WLM), Transaction Monitoring (SAS AML) & Customer Risk Rating (ECRR) •Advanced to expert knowledge of BANK's RMLC/PDLC methodology ADDITIONAL SKILLS: •Proven experience in organizing, prioritizing, planning and executing BA/QA work streams for high-risk, high-visibility, large- scale projects •Superior impact and influence skills to effectively engage and manage all stakeholders/ executive sponsor and recommend creative and strategic solutions •Versatile self-starter with demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with attention to detail and minimal supervision •Strong leadership skills with an ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing priority/scope. •Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both business and technology partners at all levels •Superior oral and written communication skills including strong facilitation, presentation, and negotiating skills

Qualification	Rating
Must Have
Short-listing Questions
7+ yrs BA exp. on a variety of technology projects using Waterfall & Agile methodology	7 years
Advanced MS Office: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Project	Yes
Advanced to expert knowledge of BANK's RMLC/PDLC methodology	Yes
Any upcoming vacation plans?	No
Experience with Data analysis	Yes
Experience with Lean Six Sigma	Yes
Has your candidate worked at BANK as a Full Time employee?	No
Is this candidate required to give notice – Please elaborate in the comment section	No
Skills
Root cause analysis	7 years
Nice to Have
Short-listing Questions
Advanced: SQL/SAS / HP QC (ALM) / Clarity / JIRA / Confluence	Yes
BA exp. working on AML technology projects &/or regulatory projects	Yes
BA exp. working on projects related to Client Risk Rating application	Yes
Exp. with Lean Six Sigma	Yes
Exp. working with core AML applications: Sanctions Screening (WLM), Transaction Monitoring	Yes
Expert business process mapping skills.	Yes