Lead Business Analyst – GFT – Royal Bank of Canada

Title of the Job: Lead Business Analyst – GFT

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Description: Job Summary Global Functions Technology (GFT) is part of RBC’s Technology and Operations division. GFT’s impact is far-reaching as we collaborate with partners from across the company to deliver innovative and transformative IT solutions. Our clients represent Risk, Finance, HR, CAO, Audit, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Capital Markets, Personal and Commercial Banking and Wealth Management. We also lead the development of digital tools and platforms to enhance collaboration.Job DescriptionAre you a talented, creative, and results-driven professional who thrives on delivering high-performing applications? Come join us!We believe that innovation should drive all that we do, in challenging assumptions and being big and bold with our ideas. We support our people in developing the technical, business and professional skills needed to be successful. You will work with partners from across the company, participate in networking events, and have access to a wide variety of supports including mentorship. You will work directly with leaders who believe in celebrating successes and sharing learnings with other teams to promote progress.Drives and Leads Requirements-related activities for the EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) application, ensuring a robust and stable technology solution that meets the needs of our Business sponsors and stakeholders. Ensures Business requirements are analyzed, translated and documented clearly, and works closely with IT Project Manager, Development teams and Testing teams throughout the lifecycle of IT delivery. Provides hands-on support and guidance to end-users during UAT and warranty periods. Uses deep knowledge of Business processes, plus a combination of Business Analysis consulting and Leadership skills to facilitate strategic analysis, investigate the root cause of problems and analyze opportunities for business improvement. Works closely with partners across IT, Finance, Change Management, Operations and Compliance to assess, build consensus on and deliver requirements.What will you do?Lead Business Systems analysis across multiple projects and priorities that affect EPMAnalyze and Document Business and Functional requirements for a variety of enhancement requests.Lead and Facilitate collaborative sessions with business stakeholders to drive requirements discovery, analysis, and review.Assess the current and future states and perform gap analysis.Interact and coordinate with a variety of business stakeholder groups to work towards a common goal and ensure alignment with goals.Adopt Agile methodologies to enable periodic implementations.Construct data flow diagrams, business and system context diagrams.Work closely with the development teams to ensure there is full understanding and proper execution of requirements in a timely manner.Provide hands-on support during various cycles of testing including Functional Testing, Systems Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing.Must have:At least 5 years’ experience serving as a business analyst supporting the delivery of finance solutions.Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field of study.Agile experience including writing user stories, managing JIRA items and input into backlog prioritization process.Experience in data analysis, business workflow, functional specifications and system enhancement requests.Experience working with SQL to retrieve and analyze data.Proficient experience with software development lifecycle process and IT terms and methods.Nice to have:CPA/CGA/CMA designationExperience in CognosWhat’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 and competitive compensationLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamOpportunities to do challenging work#LI-POST#TECHPJ#LI-SPJob Skills Agile Methodology, Business, Business Analysis, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Finance, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements AnalysisAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 885 GEORGIA ST W:VANCOUVERCity: VANCOUVERCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2024-07-30Application Deadline: 2024-10-18Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .

Company Name: Royal Bank of Canada

Salary:

Apply for the job!