Our client, a major Canadian financial institution with a national presence and global reputation, is looking to hire a Senior Business Systems Analyst who serves as a technical liaison between business units and technology teams, delivering system-level business requirements for complex, high-risk, or strategic initiatives. This role guides the end-to-end process of requirements management from planning through solution delivery, requiring deep expertise in systems analysis, domain knowledge, and a collaborative approach to drive innovation, efficiency, and value.
Term: 1-Year Contract
Location: Toronto, ON / London, ON / Montreal QC (hybrid)
What You'll Do
System Requirements Management:
Plan, elicit, analyze, and document detailed functional and non-functional requirements
Lead requirements traceability through design, development, testing, and deployment
Ensure acceptance criteria demonstrate system changes meet stakeholder expectations
Technical & Business Collaboration
Collaborate with stakeholders and technology teams to identify solutions supporting business goals
Provide guidance on system integration impacts and future-state design
Serve as a subject matter expert in both business operations and system architecture
Testing and Quality Assurance
Translate requirements into test conditions and support user acceptance testing
Promote scalable, reusable, and innovative solutions aligned to enterprise standards
Operational & Strategic Support
Support implementation and post-implementation activities
Participate in business case development, vendor RFPs, and SLAs
Maintain ongoing knowledge of system components, interfaces, and data flows
Leadership & Innovation
Provide coaching and mentorship to other analysts
Act as lead analyst on high-risk or strategic projects
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in analysis practices and tools
Actively contribute to change management and readiness planning
Requirements
What You Bring
Experience
7+ years of progressive experience in business systems analysis or related technology functions
Demonstrated success delivering requirements for enterprise-scale initiatives in Agile and Waterfall environments
Key Competencies
Advanced to expert knowledge of systems analysis practices, enterprise architecture, and integration
Deep understanding of business operations and system functionality
Strong analytical and strategic thinking
Effective communicator and influencer across business and technical audiences
Committed to continuous improvement and professional development
Education
Undergraduate degree or Technical Certificate in Information Systems, Business, or related field
Graduate degree is considered an asset
Business Systems Analysis or Agile certification preferred
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