Lead Business Analyst

CIBC•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. As a member of CIBC’s team, the Lead Business Analyst will be responsible for providing advice and consultation for business application developments to ensure growth. The role provides technical leadership, interpreting complex information and participating in client business review sessions to influence decisions regarding the use of technology to support objectives. The Senior Consultant, Business Systems Analysis develops, recommends and facilitates activities required for the application of new technologies to support existing processes and client needs. The role provides expertise to project managers, coordinators and directors on technology functionality and utilization, utilizing a solid understanding of business dynamics. The role independently resolves a variety of ambiguous challenges with organization-wide impacts, devising new methods using strong analytic and inductive thinking. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

Requirements

3-4+ years in a BSA in a BSC role leading projects and designing solutions.
Ability to elicit requirements and write strong documentation.
Excellent abilities to manage stakeholders and having strong communication skills is a must.
Strong abilities around analyzing and understanding data, as well as gap analysis expertise.
Proficient with Excel pivot tables, Visio, and other Microsoft office applications.
Strong problem solving skills, stakeholder management abilities, and exceptional organizational skills.
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of Confluence/Jira experience, while working in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

Work closely with business partners to gather complex business requirements and facilitate solution design discussions to ensure you meet project needs.
Build strong relationships, lead discussions, listen and ask the right questions to ensure solutions meet requirements.
Primarily working with Rates desk but since it is a cross asset risk management platform they will opportunities working on other asset classes as well.
Build client-focused solutions that meet business requirements.
Prepare and validate solution design documents around areas such as scope clarification, solution requirements, and quality assurance.
Support end-to-end project implementation as a subject matter expert, and provide guidance to a diverse team of technology and project professionals.
Maintain a collaborative work environment and support team members to resolve organizational, operational, and process problems.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package
Incentive compensation plan
Discretionary bonus component
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability
Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)
Holidays
401(k)
Banking benefits
Benefits program
Vacation offering
Wellbeing support
MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development