Senior Business Analyst

What Youll Do :

Reporting to the Business Analysis Manager the core parts of your role will be to :

Elicit information from various stakeholders perform needs / requirements analysis and assist with the identification of problem statements.

Examine and validate business needs and goals. Capture and assess requirements process and business problems to propose solutions and recommendations that improve existing business processes and promotes effective and appropriate system solutions.

Lead the evaluation of current state and future state business processes perform gap analysis and develop / implement process improvement solutions. Document business requirements including creation of process models maps workflows and diagrams.

Additional activities may include leading / participating in working groups information sessions strategic planning business capability planning etc.

Develop test plans as required and is responsible for the execution of the test plans in conjunction with business units and the project and / or initiative stakeholders.

Collaborate with stakeholders to determine project scope vision cost benefit analysis risk factors. Work with stakeholders to develop detailed solutions estimates and project plans in support of the business goals and in compliance with project methodology.

Translate conceptual business requirements into a clear comprehensible simplified manner that is comprehensible to all stakeholders.

Follow organizational standards to maintain quality of service and confidentiality.

Develop practices and processes to ensure adherence to quality standards change management and release management processes. Identify strategic opportunities to add value to the business through improved processes standards and methodologies.

Manage and track the status of requirements and can clearly illustrate the connectivity between business goals / needs defined requirements delivered solutions testing and validation throughout the project lifecycle.

Champion and participate in developing and advancing standards related to newer and emerging technologies.

Analyze and execute reporting metrics and provides recommendations / requirements / solutions to improve business intelligence to support management decisions.

Support enterprise roadmaps and planning by providing guidance on business need and impact that contributes to the overall requirements and organizational strategies and goals.

Provide technical leadership to junior team members and performs other duties within the Business Analyst function as assigned.

Qualifications :

Lets Talk About You :

This is the unique blend of skills and experience we would love to see in an ideal candidate :

A university degree college diploma or certification in a related field with advanced knowledge of best practices employed by the IIBA and BABOK.

8 years of progressive experience in business reporting business analysis process design and testing.

High level of organizational ability with project management experience.

Experience with issue tracking systems working in agile / scrum environment web digital and mobile technology experience is an asset.

Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets and present findings to enable effective business solutions.

Exceptional interpersonal written and oral communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Excellent presentation facilitation and influencing skills required.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Experience with the Microsoft 365 suite of products including SharePoint Visio Azure Dev Ops (ADO) is desirable.

Experience working on multiple projects in parallel.

Knowledge of the Educational Insurance Financial and / or Call centre Industries is considered an asset.

Proven ability to coach and mentor business solutions and context.

Process related certification / designation or commitment to complete. Lean Six Sigma Kaizen 5S and other Lean disciplines connected with cross functional team leadership of business improvement is required.

Exceptional ability to use innovative and effective methods to analyze data and produce business solutions that meet process requirements.

Demonstrated leadership with the ability to drive the implementation of complex business solutions with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

We also consider your potential.   If you know you have what it takes to do the job but your experience doesnt exactly match the qualifications above we encourage you to apply and provide us with more details about why you think you would be a great fit.

Additional Information :

Some of the Perks We Offer :

We offer best-in-class pension and benefits total reward programs and comprehensive mental wellness supports to set you up for every success in and outside of work. Here are just some of the reasons youll love working here :

• Rewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedication
• Industry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first day
• Defined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement
• 100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBO courses in Ontario)
• Access to a wealth of learning resources including LinkedIn Learning for professional development
• Flexible work-from-home and hybrid options
• Unlock your potential with opportunities for advancement

Lets work together! If you are interested in this opportunity please  apply online.

OTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

As a business we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer we value what matters most in our workplace. Together this includes fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are and our differences are what make us unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

SQL,Agile,Business Analysis,Visio,Waterfall,Business Process Modeling,Requirements Gathering,Business requirements,JD Edwards,SDLC,Systems Analysis,Data Analysis Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1