Business Analyst - Cash Management / Payments

We are hiring for our client in the financial services industry

6 month contract

Hybrid work schedule (Tuesday and Wednesdays in office)

Location: Toronto, ON

Houly pay: beteween CA$ 51 to CA$70 T4

Senior Business Analyst, Project Delivery and Enablement, Treasury Operations

Treasury Operations is responsible for safeguarding the cash assets of the Company through a robust control environment and excellence in operational execution on a global basis.

North America Treasury Operations is recruiting a Senior Business Analyst to support the execution of initiatives that will help drive transformation. Under the guidance of the Director Project Delivery, this role will lead business analysis activities for projects including system implementation and enhancements, bank integration and process re-engineering. This role requires strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills and in-depth payments and banking knowledge.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

§ Analyze payment data, accounting data and file formats from multiple systems

§ Assess impacts of system and process changes to upstream and downstream processes, and document data and process flows

§ Write business requirements and specifications including data mapping specifications

§ Define test plan, test matrices, test scenarios and test cases and execute end-to-end testing of ERP systems including payments to banks or via third-party vendors, bank reconciliations and accounting

§ Prepare training materials and user guides and deliver training on new / modified system features and processes

§ Support change management and provide post-implementation warranty support and troubleshooting

§ Support ad-hoc analysis to identify root cause of issues and resolve issues in a timely manner

§ Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts, effectively communicate information gathered / complex ideas to stakeholders

§ Proactively interact and communicate with internal and external stakeholders (Operations, IT, Business units, Banks, 3rd Party Vendors) and build productive working relationships with key business partners

§ Manage users’ expectations and stakeholder partnership

§ Lead effective meetings to understand business drives, rationalize existing processes, present findings and facilitate decision making

Qualifications/Competencies

Minimum requirements:

§ 2 years of operations / back-office experience in Cash Management / Payments

§ 4+ years of experience in a business analyst / business system analyst / QA role in financial services or banking industry

§ Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and communication skills

§ Strong MS Excel skills including experience with using MS Excel Macros and Power Query

Desired skills and experience:

§ Experience in data mapping – write specifications and execute testing

§ Experience in working with ERP systems

§ Experience in delivering complex projects involving system implementation and business process changes

§ Professional designation / certification in Treasury, Accounting, Project Management, Business Analyst, Process Improvement are assets

§ Able to quickly learn complex concepts, processes, systems and technologies via self-directed investigation

§ Ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions to streamline operations and increase efficiency

§ Programming / coding skills (e.g., SQL, SAS), experience with Power platform, Power BI, Alteryx, experience with payment file formats including XML and SWIFT ISO20022 file formats are definite assets

§ Strong attention to detail with the ability to understand end-to-end processes

§ Capacity for constant learning, remaining open to change and continuous improve

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§ Able and willing to step into tasks outside of his/her role when needed

§ Comfortable with ambiguity; able to establish course of action in environment of conflicting priorities

§ Project a positive high-energy attitude and establish harmonious working relationships with team members, internal and external stakeholders