Senior Business Systems Analyst

CI Financial•York, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so. CI Global Asset Management Team is currently seeking a Business Systems Analyst to join our Information Technology team. In this role, the successful candidate is expected to gather and document requirements and act as liaison between IT and Business Stakeholders, lead workshops between multiple IT departments and create/track JIRA stories for development. CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice. Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of Business Systems Analyst experience in IT within the Canadian financial services industry.
Proven experience delivering complex technology projects involving investment products or wealth management platforms.
Advanced SQL skills (required) with the ability to query data, perform analysis, and validate system behaviour.
Strong understanding of system architecture concepts, data flows, integrations, and APIs.
Strong understanding of Canadian investment products, regulatory requirements, and back-office processing.
Exceptional communication skills, able to present information clearly to both business and technical audiences.
Strong facilitation, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
Intellectual curiosity, an eagerness to learn
Effective team player with a collaborative attitude and agile mindset
Strong knowledge of project management methodology, both Agile and Waterfall

Responsibilities

Elicit, analyze, and understand business and data requirements to deliver comprehensive solutions to respective business units
Work closely with stakeholders to assess the current and future states and perform detailed gap analyses. Propose, and gain agreement on solutions. Set stakeholder expectations appropriately.
Provide expert guidance with hands-on help where required to solve complex and challenging business problems to the satisfaction of key stakeholders.
Participate in project planning, estimation, scope definition, and risk assessment.
Use advanced SQL skills to investigate data issues, perform root-cause analysis, validate system behaviour, and support data mapping activities.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance team in the definition of test cases related to the business requirements and coordinate User Acceptance Testing
Subject matter expert on system functionality for projects assigned