Senior Business Analyst

Aviso:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Sr. Business Analyst to join our Strategy and Business Transformation team.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Analysis, the Senior Business Analyst is responsible for working with the business stakeholders to understand the current state business processes and then identify and document optimal future state processes (including flow diagrams), business needs and requirements for the usage of both the business and for technology teams.

The team works closely with all areas of Canadian Wealth Management lines of business supporting the delivery of strategic initiatives by ensuring we deliver high value processes for our clients and end users.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Lead the collection, verification, and management of requirements, liaising between the business units/customers, technology teams and support teams
• Engage & manage with business, investment management, technology, marketing, SOCON (operations, compliance) and other teams from various groups to analyze business needs, gather requirements, and help define “As Is “and “To be” stage.
• Provide and apply expertise in business analysis, data mapping, creation of process flows etc.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and elicit requirements and deliver the following artifacts as needed: functional and non-functional requirements (business requirements document), use cases, screen and interface designs, data flow diagrams, workflow diagrams, business process maps, descriptions and recommendations
• Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Work independently with users to define concepts, as well as under the direction of project managers or senior business analysts
• Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze trade-offs between usability and performance needs
• Identify and execute on process improvements through process mapping and re-design
• Assist with the completion of the Business Case & Business Capability Blueprint by performing & analyzing relevant data queries.
• Work closely with the engineering team for execution and clarity around business needs Assist with the definition and continuous improvement of BA processes and interactions with the team and IT and make recommendations to improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of the business
• Define use case and work with testing team to formulate and manage end-to-end traceability from Business requirements, tech specs, to test cases
• People leadership skill in managing, coaching and directing components of work to other business analyst and team members

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
• 7+ years business analysis experience in information technology
• 2+ years Mutual fund, securities, and/or insurance industry experience
• Completion of the Canadian Securities or Investment Funds in Canada Course is a definite asset and completion of CBAP designation preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of management, staff and clients
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to monitor and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously and to meet strict deadlines
• Strong workflow modeling/process mapping skills; proven ability to analyze a business process and recommend solutions
• Ability to work with external vendors to identify issues, collaborate on solutions, escalate as required
• Technically competent with various software programs and platforms. Experience with MS Office suite, SQL Server Management Studio, and Visio is required
• Fundamental understanding of relational databases and proven competency with query composition and data analysis
• SAFe certification and / or experience working with Agile Delivery Teams is preferred
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with over $125 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $87,000 - $115,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.