Business Analyst – SWIFT/AML
Location Address: Hybrid – WFH & on site at Toronto
Contract Duration: May/ASAP – Oct 31, 2022 – 6 months
Possibility of extension & conversion to FTE
Number of Positions: 1
Schedule Hours: 8:30-5, Mon-Fri
Reason: New project
Story Behind the Need
Business group: AML Data – Data team is involved in data analytics – HM’s team is one of 4 teams – transaction monitoring and client risk rating and all projects associated with it.
Project: The Senior BA/Project Lead is responsible of leading a Wire Enhancement Project for AML Data focusing mainly on wires data issues remediation. The contractor will lead discussions between various AML stakeholders to ensure the project's objectives are achieved and planned timelines are met.
Candidate Value Proposition:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to use their skills of Wires Data to execute on a high visibility project in the organization and expand their knowledge of AML; work in a very friendly environment with other teams; have a chance to support other work as needed.
Typical Day in Role:
• Organizes and moderates working sessions, including leading discussions, managing group dynamics, and maintaining group focus, to work towards accomplishing the stated goal(s) of the session within the context of the project objectives
• Has the ability to quickly build extensive knowledge about the existing SWIFT wires data processes and transformation rules to be able to propose possible enhancements
• Ensures business requirements are documented clearly and in accordance with the project’s scope
• Ensures data analysis and investigation are conducted and POCs are applied for any identified solutions
• Ensures project plan activities are executed on time and monitors and reports on the status of these activities
• Leads the production of business impact analysis from a data perspective and presents the findings
• Supports other AML initiatives for Transaction Monitoring and Client Risk Rating businesses
• Provides subject matter expertise for all wires data related matters to enhance the overall quality of the wires data
• Conducts BAT (Business Acceptance Testing) for all wires data changes
• Supports data governance activities
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1) 5+ years progressive business analysis experience
2) 3+ years of working experience with SWIFT Wires data
3) 5+ years of proven experience with SQL – running queries, pull data
4) 3+ years working experience in AML in a financial institution
5) Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel – Vlookups, pivot tables, managing large sets of data etc.
Nice-To-Have Skills:
1) Experience leading medium to large size projects
2) PowerPoint skills – to share findings with the business
Soft Skills Required:
• Possesses strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize and analyze data to support solution decision making and business impact assessment
• Strong Communication skills – communicates easily with varying stakeholders in various situations
• Ability to lead sessions, conversations between technology teams and business teams – can lead these discussions and guide stakeholders to propose solutions to achieve the objective of the project
• Experience as a hands-on team leader that plans and executes to meet project’s timelines
Education:
Post-secondary in computer science, finance, business or equivalent preferred
Business Analyst certification an asset
Additional Notes:
This role reports directly into the Director of AML Data Projects and it requires a resource with very strong technical skills as well as business knowledge of wires data. The contractor is expected to have strong communication skills and soft skills listed, and have the ability to liaise between various AML business partners and technology teams to ensure successful delivery of the project.
Candidate Review & Selection
1-2 rounds – 1 hour
Technical component – testing knowledge of Wires Data; and SQL skills; knowledge of transaction data elements
Hiring Manager’s availability to interview: ASAP