Business Systems Analyst 1 Jobs

About Symcor

Symcor enables secure data exchanges and supporting business processes, to help clients succeed in an evolving digital world. Trusted by Canada's largest institutions for over 25 years to support their digital transformations, Symcor aligns industry participants to solve common challenges in the most effective and efficient way.

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The Opportunity

The Business Systems Analyst 1 plays a critical role in the analysis, documentation, and enhancement of business processes and systems to support the efficient operation of the organization. This is a Junior BSA role which will work under direct supervision, this role leads smaller scope projects, performing basic research, analysis, fact finding, and documentation activities to meet project scope and requirements. This role will also be responsible to ensuring that projects meet the needs of stakeholders, including (but not limited) Operations, Product and External Clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented new graduate to gain practical experience and grow within the field of business analysis.

Join our dynamic team as a Business Systems Analyst 1, where your analytical skills and strategic mindset will advance our business processes, drive efficiency, and pave the way for remarkable success!

This role is truly hybrid and doesn’t require any mandatory in office days, but we request that the applicant be able to travel to the site for company and team events.

About The Role:

• Facilitate discussions in the investigation and resolution of problems.
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions both internally and externally, ensuring that requirements are clearly stated and meet stakeholder’s needs.
• Update requirements documentation providing updated versions to the project team and upload to project site.
• Work on assigned projects with limited scope, minimal to medium complexity and shorter duration. Assist with assessing feasibility and document requirements in order to ensure that the end product is clear and well-defined for project teams to move forward, aligned with Symcor’s strategic approach, and meets the needs of stakeholders.
• Perform Business Systems Analysis activities in compliance with Symcor`s Project Management Methodology (PMM), Business Systems Analysis Methodology (BSAM), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and Agile Framework to ensure consistency and quality in Business Systems Analysis deliverables and best practices.
• Assist with the identification of risks and solutions to the project team to mitigate project risks.
• Develop project deliverables, such as requirements documents or user stories, in compliance with applicable processes, methodologies and frameworks.
• Schedule internal meetings, requirements gathering sessions and other project related activities with support from the Project Manager.
• Analyze and synthesize information to translate high level business requirements into functional specifications for input into application activities and distribute to project manager to obtain approval from appropriate stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing other processes, methodologies and frameworks, collaborating with other team members, and referring to industry trends and best practices to identify ways to refine and improve them.
• Assist with providing estimates and supporting assumptions on projects and initiatives to ensure all components are covered and identify risk/gaps.
• Provide regular updates and assistance to Project Managers/Team Leads in order to ensure smooth and transparent planning and execution of project activities.
• Support project delivery, ensuring that best practices are followed as per SDLC and BSAM.
• Participate in implementation and planning activities, identifying tasks for a successful implementation as well as providing implementation and post implementation support as required.
• Provide support in all phases of the project (including, but not limited to, Quality Assurance testing and implementation) to ensure successful execution and delivery of projects meeting stakeholders’ business needs.
• Communicate project risks and solutions to the project team as appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations on initiatives as required.

What You Need To Succeed:

Education:

• A bachelor's or degree in Business Administration, Business Technology Management, computer science, or a related field.

Experience:

• We understand this is a junior role and new grads are encouraged to apply with prior co-op or relevant work experience
• 1 – 2 years of experience with the project life cycle (SDLC) and associated analytical techniques
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in developing requirements for software development or systems integration projects

Skill Requirements:

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of Business Systems Analysis techniques, methodologies and approaches.
• Understanding of the concepts of project management methodologies (ie. Waterfall and Agile).
• Working knowledge of standardized software development methodology (ie. Agile).

What’s In It For You

At Symcor, we define our success by what we help others achieve. We were created to support our clients and, through our products, services, and solutions, protect and strengthen their brands. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• We foster an inclusive atmosphere of One Symcor with our philosophy of +1 Unique You®, we harness each employee’s uniqueness, different skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to contribute to mutual success. It is the diversity of our people and the inclusive environment that has been and will always be key to Symcor’s success.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program that includes a competitive compensation package, flexible benefits and time away options, retirement and savings plans and a commitment to your overall health and well-being through our myWell-being program.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to do challenging work and progressively take on greater accountabilities for growth.

Symcor is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Upon request, we will provide accommodation for candidates.

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