Senior Business Systems Analyst

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First West Credit Union

City of Langley

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

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3 days ago

Job description

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join our team. We are seeking an individual who thrives on being challenged by a variety of technology and business projects within Agile and Hybrid environments. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact for our members while working for a great organization alongside a highly efficient team.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in business analysis, demonstrate strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, and exhibit exceptional attention to detail. Additionally, proficiency in working with MS Office tools, and creation of professional documents would be a great asset.

Here’s what would be included as a part of your typical day

Business Analysis: Participates as an active member of a functional team, applying an advanced level of business and technical expertise to the analysis of complex business problems and assessment of how automated systems can be implemented to solve them. Leads translation of conceptual user requirements into functional requirements by creating appropriate documentation such as models, specifications, workflows, diagrams and charts that provide direction to developers, testers and/or the project team. Applies a variety of techniques to capture and define the client’s business, current state gaps and issues, and emerging business requirements.

Business Automation: Liaises with business groups across the organization to facilitate the planning, design, development, and implementation of new or systems and business processes. Researches developments and trends in new business systems, technology products or tools; participates in assessing potential value to the organization; and makes related recommendations to supervisor. Maintain compliance with all audit and risk management requirements and all other internal policies.

Development: Participates in review of business analysis processes and procedures, and has an active role in development of enhancements to support service optimization. Participates in planning test efforts, leading QA cycles and ensuring scripts are written and test results properly recorded. Documents existing business processes, organization structures and architectures in order to define current business activities for the development of procedures and models and proactively maintains.

Project Management: Able to lead initiatives of various complexities end to end with little supervision and applying strong project management, facilitation and collaboration skills. Facilitates project approval process, involving all key stakeholders to establish consensus; and also providing expertise to business case development and presentation efforts. Supports all stages of the project life cycle, communicating changes, enhancements, and modifications to project managers and business stakeholders, managing risk, and managing/communicating client expectations to the project team.

Stakeholder Relationship Management: Participates in orientation and training of end users with respect to new/modified systems. Facilitates User Acceptance Testing (UAT) amongst various business stakeholders and supports Training, Operations and other business units to ensure business readiness.

Team Support: Participates in regular department meetings to discuss current activities and provide an advanced level of input and expertise on problems and issues. Provides input to reports regarding status of assignments, ensuring supervisor is alerted to any related issues or concerns. Provide mentorship and coaching to less experienced IT staff. Maintain a professional standard of conduct at all times while promoting a positive image of the organization.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or relevant degree required
Related designation or certification preferred
6 years of related IT experience in a business systems analysis function or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Solid organizational skills to carry out assignments to meet business requirements and deadlines
Solid research, analytical, and problem solving skills to actively participate in development of complex business solutions
Advanced knowledge of project management methodology and principles to apply effective leadership on projects and to manage client expectations throughout the life of each project.
Solid understanding of business functions across the organization
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate consensus building on business/technical requirements and solutions through collaboration with multiple stakeholders
Advanced knowledge in Software Development Life Cycles, specifically in agile and iterative tools and practices
Advanced knowledge of the concepts, theories, practices and techniques of the information technology field, with emphasis on business systems analysis
Advanced technical knowledge and skills to provide expertise to business systems analysis, and understand the relevant programming language, products and tools
Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $87,280 - $111,800

Please note, the salary range mentioned in this job posting should serve as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s skills and experience. First West is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive rewards package that reflects the value an individual brings to our organization.