Business Analyst - Pmo

Job Summary

As an integral member of the Raymond James Ltd. Project Management Office team, this position will work with business and IT stakeholders, and third parties to define and document business requirements supporting project implementations. The Business Analyst is a senior role with expectations to be comfortable engaging stakeholders at all levels within the organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with business areas throughout the organization to understand the business case and primary objectives of new projects;
• Create business requirements documentation and coordinate walk-throughs ensuring requirements acceptance and approval;
• Evaluate potential software solutions to ensure they meet business requirements and enterprise infrastructure and security standards;
• Perform gap analysis and translate findings into business process and/or system requirements;
• Support the QA team’s delivery of test strategy and plan documentation including test scripts and defect management;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Lead detailed business requirements sessions eliciting input from stakeholders and subject matter experts;
• Articulate, prioritize and manage requirements through the project lifecycle to ensure business area satisfaction;

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of

• Fundamental investment concepts, practices, and procedures used in the securities industry is an asset.
• Business analytics and process improvement;
• Data manipulation, analysis, and management; and

Skill in

• Analytics and problem solving; and
• Microsoft Office with a willingness and ability to learn new applications;
• Interviewing, facilitation, and presentation.

Ability to;

• Establish priorities and meet project time and quality targets;
• Communicate effectively with a broad range of audiences;
• Demonstrate email, videoconferencing, and telephone etiquette and relationship management skills;
• Quickly learn new concepts, systems, and processes;
• Exercise tact and discretion in the handling of confidential information;
• Work within deadlines in a high-volume and demanding environment while maintaining a high level of service and imperative attention to detail;

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• Seven years of experience in technology/business with a minimum of five years as a successful business analyst supporting multiple systems; and
• Technical or university degree in one or more technology or business objectives;
• Financial services industry experience is highly preferred.

Depending on eligibility, we offer:

• Paid Time Off & Other Time Off such as Volunteer Day
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Flexible Work Styles
• Health Benefits Program including Life Insurance and Disability from start date
• Competitive Wages
• Employee Investment Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Top Up Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• RRSP Matching Program from start date

Job

Technology

Primary Location

CA-BC-Burnaby-Burnaby

Other Locations

CA-ON-Toronto-Toronto, Canada

Organization

IT

Schedule

Full-time