Business Analyst - 171804-1

The Proficient Business Analyst will document and identify gaps in business processes through process mapping to illustrate current and future state. Acts as an individual contributor with general direction provided by a supervisor or manager. Project scope includes gap analysis and documentation of business requirements on small to medium projects/programs.

12 Months contract

Advantages
Long term contract (12 months)
competitive pay rate
work for a top 5 bank in Canada

Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze business problems and defines the scope of activities required to address the issues, including requirement definition, process review, impact assessment and operational streamlining where appropriate.
- Is involved in all aspects of projects, including documentation of project needs, analysis/research of needs and possible solutions, identifying technology and business solutions, gathering, documenting and updating business requirements;
reviewing workflow process mapping; developing business testing strategies and working with project members to execute the test plan, recommending preferred solutions, and implementing recommendations
- Manages project documentation (implementation plan, issues log, process maps, etc.) and documents process flows and gaps
- Assess, research, analyze and document sponsor/stakeholder needs
- Supports the Project Manager in planning, executing, controlling and closing phases
- Develop and maintain strong relationship with business partners and internal/external team members
- Identify issues and escalates/manages resolution as required
- Coordinates and provides support to the business with the process implementation
- Assists with the development of job aids required by the introduction of new/enhanced processes


Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree. Specialization in Business, Finance, Engineering, Science or Math is desirable
- Business Analyst designation – would be an asset
- 1-2 years experience
- Experience in most facets of project lifecycle; proficient comprehension of project management methodologies; genuine commitment to project environment and discipline
- Experience in financial services - would be an asset
- Experience in Information Technology - would be an asset

Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to quickly learn organizational structure, business strategies and processes
- Knowledgeable on business process modeling, process mapping.
- Capable of writing clear and well structured business requirements documents
- Contributes to the development of detailed level process maps to facilitate requirements gathering, gap analysis and for training use
- Ability to resolve minor conflicts/issues using different tactics for prior to escalation
- Experience in financial services
- Gather, analyze and validate business requirements
- Work with team members to understand the needs of the project
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills

Attributes:
- Business acumen
- Able to deal with ambiguity
- Analytical thinker, detailed oriented with good problem solving skills
- Results oriented
- Organized with strong time management skills
- Ability to work independently
- Team player, cooperative with good interpersonal skills


Summary
If you are interested in the business analyst role please apply online today!

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