Lead Business Systems Analyst - GFT
Job in
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for:
0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
IT Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Business Systems/ Tech Analyst, Systems Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
What is the Opportunity?The Lead Business Systems Analyst (BSA) is responsible for system business analysis activities on large Risk & Compliance programs with teams across T&O and Operational Risk IT. The role demonstrates advanced knowledge and ability in business systems analysis where you will be responsible for facilitating the flow of requirements from the business partners to Technology teams for delivery.
As a Lead BSA within the Technology Team, you will be the subject matter expert on the program requirements, acting as the central point of contact for IT, T&O teams and partnering with Business to drive requirements review, refinement, design and traceability.
What will you do?Work closely with product managers to ensure a solid understanding of business needs and translating these into systems requirementDefine the business analysis approach, plans and accurate estimates for requirements, including tasks & deliverables, and continuously refine them for accuracyLead requirements prioritization and leverage techniques to drive out business prioritiesAnalyze and document detailed business and system solution requirements in either iterative or Agile methodology using techniques such as user stories, story maps, system to system mapping, user context diagrams, using agile or iterative tools and processesApply advanced coverage analysis techniques to ensure relationship between scope, detailed requirements, and testing through to implementationCommunicate the impact of changes through cost-benefit analysis taking into consideration time, effort, and business prioritiesSupport Design, Development and Testing activities by providing requirements clarifications and root-cause analysisSupport Business and IT program management team as required by ensuring business priorities are understood and IT teams are equipped with detailed information in order to develop and test solutions effectively and as per expectationsWhat do you need to Succeed?7+ years working as a Business Systems Analyst with progressively increasing responsibilities in the areas of requirements management on large and complex projects / programsProven experience with various project delivery methodologies such as Waterfall, Iterative and/or Agile, Experience in data mapping between systems for integrationsExperience in requirements planning and prioritization including stakeholder analysis and effort estimation, Experience in Data Analysis using SQL and ExcelRequirements elicitation techniques such as Stakeholder Analysis, Facilitated workshops, Observation, PrototypingRequirements management and communication – requirements walkthroughs; scope and change management; traceability; configuration management, backlog management & prioritizationNice to have:Experience with in GRC domains, preferably in Operational Risk, Regulatory Compliance, and IT Risk.Experience with Archer 6.x or similar GRC toolsStrategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills to work across functions and businessesWhat’s in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamA world-class training program in financial servicesFlexible work/life balance optionsOpportunities to do challenging work#LI-POST
Job SkillsAgile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems Analysis, Commercial Acumen, Communication,
Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group
Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Scrum (Agile)
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