IT Business Analyst – Operational Risk & GenAI
Posted:
30 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
27 August 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
IT Business Analyst Operational Risk & GenAI
Join a collaborative environment where technology data and business objectives come together to support operational risk initiatives. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects work with cross-functional teams and participate in the delivery of innovative data-driven solutions.
What is in it for you:
Salaried: $38 per hour.
Incorporated Business Rate: $45 per hour.
6-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm.
Hybrid: 3 days/week in Toronto office.
Responsibilities:
Analyze and document business processes related to operational risk including risk identification assessment and mitigation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit define and document business and functional requirements for Risk IT initiatives.
Develop business requirement documents (BRDs) and functional specifications to support system enhancements and risk reporting.
Apply relational data concepts to support source-to-target data mapping and document data flows for enterprise data lake ingestion and reporting solutions.
Partner with Agile teams to support the delivery of risk-related solutions while ensuring alignment with business requirements and timelines.
Conduct gap analysis and exploratory data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and support solution design.
Work with stakeholders across business functions to align technology solutions with business strategies.
Gather requirements from business units and communicate them to technical teams.
Support complex business processes and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.
Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams to deliver technical solutions that meet business needs.
What you will need to succeed:
Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Business Administration Business Data Analytics or a related field.
MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
Certifications in Agile methodologies business analysis or risk management are considered an asset.
2-4 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst or in a related role.
Demonstrated ability to translate business and technical requirements into clear documentation including BRDs process flows and data mappings.
Solid understanding of Agile delivery methodologies including experience using Jira and working within Scrum teams.
Strong SQL proficiency and data analysis skills.
Working knowledge of enterprise data lake architectures and cloud-based data platforms.
Familiarity with Azure data platforms and services including Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) Azure Cosmos DB Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Databricks.
Experience with RSA Archer or similar GRC platforms.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to operational risk including Basel and OSFI guidelines.
Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Basic knowledge of programming languages sufficient to understand code and system functionality.
Ability to create business solutions that support organizational objectives.
Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.
Ability to solve technical problems understand complex processes and research solutions using multiple information sources.
Strong analytical problem-solving interpersonal verbal communication stakeholder management and teamwork skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to adapt and learn in a dynamic environment.
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