Operations Analyst, Systems & Automation

Orion Digital

20h•$70,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Operations Analyst, Systems & Automation Orion is hiring a hands-on Operations Analyst, Systems & Automation to help complete critical migration work and build scalable automations across Managed and Self-Directed sides of the business. This is a builder role for someone who understands operational workflows, is comfortable working across multiple systems and datasets, and can directly ship practical solutions using code, automation tools, and AI-assisted workflows. We are looking for someone who thrives under pressure, commits to deadlines, takes ownership of outcomes, and operates with a strong bias toward automation over manual work. This is not a role for someone who simply executes existing processes. We want someone who actively challenges manual work, improves systems, and builds better ways of operating. Base Salary for this role: $70,000 - $85,000 CAD

Requirements

2–5+ years of relevant experience in operations, business systems, automation, data workflows, or a related field
Strong hands-on skills in Python and SQL
Strong Excel skills; Power Query required and VBA considered an asset
Experience working with APIs, CSV / flat files, data transformations, or multi-system workflows
Practical experience using AI tools or AI agents to accelerate workflow automation, coding, analysis, testing, or documentation
Examples of tools, scripts, automations, or AI-assisted workflows you have personally built or materially improved
High ownership mindset with strong follow-through, sound judgment, and comfort operating in ambiguity
Low tolerance for repetitive manual work and a habit of redesigning inefficient processes
Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Curiosity, learning velocity, and a bias toward action

Nice To Haves

Experience in fintech, brokerage, investing operations, or financial systems
Exposure to platform migrations, reconciliations, or operational controls
Familiarity with IRESS, NDEX, or similar systems
Experience building internal tools or automation solutions that were adopted by a business team

Responsibilities

Support migration-related work across operational systems, including data handling, transformation, validation, reconciliation, testing, and cutover support
Own automation opportunities end to end—from identifying the manual workflow to designing, building, testing, documenting, and improving the solution
Build automations that reduce manual work, improve speed and reliability, and strengthen operational control
Work across spreadsheets, flat files, APIs, internal systems, and external vendor workflows to streamline execution
Use Python, SQL, Excel / Power Query, and other practical tools to solve business problems directly
Use AI tools, copilots, and agent-based workflows as a default part of research, coding, testing, documentation, and workflow redesign
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Product, Compliance, and external vendors to move priorities forward and unblock delivery
Document workflows, logic, exceptions, and runbooks so processes become more repeatable and less dependent on tribal knowledge
Support automation and systems-improvement initiatives across both core operations and the Self-Directed business

Benefits

Fully Remote Work - Unless otherwise specified in the job posting, Orion offers flexible remote work, supported by the tools and resources needed to succeed.
Comprehensive Health Benefits - Access to medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a Health Spending Account
Stock Options - Meaningful equity participation aligned with long-term value creation and company growth
Flex Vacation - Benefit from paid time off, including vacation and personal days
Wellbeing Programs - Access counselling services, mental health support, and additional wellness resources

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