Business Analyst Consultant, CAX

The Opportunity: At Equitable we believe great things happen when we work together. Were a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If youre passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment wed love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care passion and curiosity. We put people above all else strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive seeking a Business Analyst Consultant CAX to lead high-impact IT initiatives bridging business needs with technology solutions in areas like process redesign automation and CAX systems. This role combines strategic analysis stakeholder collaboration and hands-on project leadership to drive innovation and operational one of the regions top employers and be part of something that truly makes a Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo ON a minimum of two (2) assigned consecutive days every other week plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum youll do:Develop a formal Business Analyst practice and User Acceptance Testing practice ensuring process and tool alignment with the IT Systems Analyst and Quality Assurance practicesManage project scope schedule reporting issuetrackingand escalation for non-IT projects Primary liaison between Business and IT partners involved with scope definition issue managementLead and driverequirements analysisandreviewidentifyingthe mostoptimalrequirements to meet business needsAssess IT estimates anddeterminethe MVP (Minimal Viable Product)requiredto meetthe business benefits while balancing project costs and timelinesStrategic planning through creation of feasibility studies and businesscasesConsult with management on business needsopportunitiesand operational effectiveness with recommended solutions for process improvementsRecommends business solutions recommending alternatives that satisfy sponsor/stakeholder needsDocument requirements andfacilitaterequirements review sessions with Business sponsors projectstakeholdersand IT partners; Requirements include functional non-functional traditional and user stories/featuresParticipate in technical analysis meetings/daily stand-upswith IT partners and supportSystems Analysts during the development of functional specificationsClosely workwith developers and other IT resourcesto advocate for the businessto ensure user satisfactionWorks in partnership with Quality Assurance Analysts to ensure test strategy mitigates business riskSupports and coordinates User Acceptance Testing by supporting planning development of testcasesexecution of testsand consideration of automated testing techniquesCreates orassistsothers in the writing of user documentationinstructionsand proceduresSupports post-implementation testing ensuring coverage of user testing to ensure no production issuesIdentifyand escalate project risks and issuesWhat youll bring:10 years as a Lead Business Analystor Systems Analyston LargeITProjectsin the financial services or insurance industryStrongcritical thinking andanalyticalcapabilitywith the ability to define and resolve complex issuesStrong experience in Process Redesign includingdata modeling transaction flow analysis internal control and risk analysis and modern business methods and performance measurement techniquesExpert level knowledge of theBusiness Analysis includingprocesstoolsand techniquesExperience developingcoachingand mentoring Business Analysts/User Acceptance Testers at a junior to senior levelProven success in the development and implementation of training programsStrong organization skills and well-developed project management skillsAbility to write businesscases project plansschedulesand budgetsExcellent influencing and interpersonal skills withtheability to negotiateand advocate for Business partnersStrong knowledge of systems development methodologiesKnowledge and experience with agile development and product ownershipSolution assessment and validation to ensure alignment with Business needsExperience developing non-functional requirements (e.g. application performance scalability throughput)The ability to work at a conceptual/strategic level and at a detailed levelSuperior documentation & presentation skills(written and verbal)Superior motivational and communication skillsStrong conceptual skills and ability to exercise flexibility and judgement in a changing environmentExcellent self-management and time management skillsBusiness Analyst Certification or significantpreviousexperience as a BAPost secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and work experienceTechnical Skills:MS OfficeMS VisioHP ALM/Quality CenterTest Automation Tools are an assetWhats in it for you:Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and developmentopportunitiesTotal Rewards: Incentive pay annual salary reviews employer-paid benefits and pensionmatchingTime Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each yearFlexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind complemented by a dress for your day approachAt Equitable were committed to fair pay and an inclusive accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage just reach out to us at Were happy to base pay will be based on your skills qualifications experience and addition to your salary this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance plus a wide range of competitive benefits. If youre selected to move forward our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program so you know exactly whats To: Director Individual Wealth Portfolio Management Office Department: Individual Wealth Portfolio Management OfficeTerm: Permanent Full-TimeBand 4L