At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business analysis for global money transfer and payment projects.
- Company: Top Canadian financial institution with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive pay, and potential for full-time conversion.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the fast-paced world of payments and finance.
- Qualifications: 7+ years as a Business Analyst with strong SQL and Power BI skills.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support global money transfer and cross-border payment applications. The role will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze payment flows, support reporting, and lead end-to-end project delivery.
Contract: 6 months Extension: Potential FTE Conversion: Possible Location: Toronto - Hybrid, minimum 2 days onsite per week Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Interview Process: 2 rounds - virtual and in-person
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end business analysis activities for global money transfer and payment initiatives.
- Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements, process flows, and workflows.
- Work with stakeholders to assess current-state processes and define target-state solutions.
- Analyze end-to-end payment flows, customer journeys, and downstream systems.
- Use SQL for data analysis, validation, investigation, and reconciliation.
- Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards to support business insights and decision-making.
- Support UAT, testing, implementation, and defect resolution activities.
- Lead project discussions and coordinate with cross-functional business and technology teams.
- Track project milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and action items.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
Must-Have Skills
- 7+ years of Business Analyst experience.
- 5+ years of experience with Jira.
- 2+ years of experience in payments.
- 4+ years of experience with SQL and Power BI.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end payment flows and downstream payment processing systems.
- Experience with requirements gathering, process mapping, documentation, and UAT.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working across business and technology teams.
- Knowledge of AI and its business applications.
Nice to Have
- Banking or financial services experience.
- Experience with cross-border payments, money transfers, or multi-currency transactions.
- Knowledge of payment rails such as ACH, SWIFT, ISO 20022, Interac, wires, or cards.
- Experience with large-scale transformation or technology projects.
- Capital markets or banking operations experience.
Senior Business Analyst in Toronto employer: IFG International Financial Group Ltd
IFG International Financial Group Ltd is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Toronto, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Director, FP&A, you will have access to extensive employee growth opportunities, including mentorship from seasoned executives and involvement in strategic decision-making processes. The company values work-life balance and provides competitive benefits, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
Contact Details:
IFG International Financial Group Ltd Recruitment Team
