Senior Analyst, Systems IT
Job Summary
Our Story & Purpose:
WereVancity a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social 1946 our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans andwereactively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.
As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canadawereproud to be consistently recognized as one of the countrys Top Employers. Ifyoureready to join our team of 2300 diverse individuals access competitiverewardsand benefits and be part of a greater movement - apply today!â
Your Role in Supporting Our Members:
As aSenior Systems Analyst (Finance and ProcurementIT)you will act as a key liaison between Financeand Procurementbusiness teams and IT playing a critical role in bridging business needs with technology solutions. You will analyze complex business functionsgather andtranslate requirements into technical specifications andleadthe analysis design and delivery of solutions supporting core financial systems. Leveraging deep analyticalexpertise you will guide solution design and ensure systems are scalable efficient and aligned with enterprise architecture. This role is ideal for a strategic and collaborative professional who is passionate about improving systems and processes to enable business success.
This is aFulltime Permanentrole based at ourVancity head officeand will report directly to theManagerApplication Technology (Financeand ProcurementIT). Our head office is based in Vancouver but we are open to candidates in BC and Ontario. While this position provides a remote work arrangement you will be expected tobe onsitefor events and business demands.âApproved travel expenseswill be reimbursed.
How Youll Make an Impact:
- Act as a liaison between your team and business stakeholders; work withbusiness and IT leadersto clearly document andprioritize work/requests
- Lead end-to-end requirements analysis by gathering analyzing and documenting complex business andrelated technologyneeds and translating them into clear functional and technical specifications
- Partner with stakeholders (FP&A Accounting Treasury Strategic Procurement) and cross-functional teams to analyze processesidentifysystem needs and uncover optimization opportunities
- Assess current system capabilities and recommend scalable improvements aligned with businessobjectivesand enterprise architecture
- Design and recommend end-to-end solutions including system integrations data flows and reporting structures
- Perform data analysis validation and trend identification to support decision-making and guide technical design
- Support the delivery of stable efficient systems through implementations enhancements upgrades and ongoing improvements across enterprise platforms ( forecasting reporting data platforms)
- Collaborate with developers architects vendors and internal partners to deliver high-quality effective technology solutions including configuring no-code applications as needed
- Provide production support including troubleshooting root cause analysis and resolution of system issues and incidents
- Identifyrisks dependencies and improvement opportunities across systems processes and projects and recommend practical solutions
- Prepare analytical reports and deliver actionable insights to support business and technology decisions
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and contribute to best practices in analysis documentation and solution delivery
WhatYoullBring to the Team:
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science Information Systems or a related field
- 5 years of experience in systems analysis business analysis application support or a related IT role
- Strong ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
- Solid understanding of financial systems and processes (e.g. General Ledger reporting planning)
- Experience with SQL data analysis system integrations/APIs and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI Tableauor similar)
- Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Agile methodologies and delivery frameworks
- Strong business acumen preferably within the financial services industry
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engagewithstakeholdersat all levels(from front-line to Vice Presidents)andprovidetechnical guidance
- Strong problem-solving research and analytical skills to assess risksidentifytrends and inform recommendations
- Familiarity with enterprise systems software and organizational processes in a corporate environment
Extra Skills That Set You Apart:
- Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Sage SAP Oracle Workday)
- Familiarity with enterprise data platforms ETL pipelines and system integrations
- Experience within financial services preferably in a credit union environment
YoullThrive Here If You Are:
- Analytical Skilled at breaking down complex problems and translating them into actionable insights.
- Collaborative Effective at working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Organized Able torecommend priorities and plans for your work and yourteam.
- Strategic Able to align technology solutions with broader businessobjectives.
- Communicative Confident in conveying technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Solution-focused Driven toidentifyopportunities and deliver practical impactful solutions.
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We value lived experience so if you are interested in this role we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skillsdontperfectly align with those listed.ââ
WhatYoullEarn:
This role offers a salary range ofâ$92700to $125400per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications skillspreviousexperience and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program subject to program eligibility requirements.
WhyYoullLove Working Here:
A career at Vancity is more than just ajobyourejoining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:
- Living Wage Employer:Werethe largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canadas Top Employers.
- Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
- Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year withadditionaldays earnedovertime.
- Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BCs 11 statutory holidays we offer 2 extra days plus care days for personal or family illness.
- Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date with three levels of coverage to choose from.
- Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.
Vancity Talent Programs:
Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous Black or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner this initiative provides access to career development opportunities prioritized job screening and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.
At Vancitywerecommitted to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can trulyrepresent understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.
We are also committed to an inclusive barrier-freeand accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If yourequireany accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage) we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality so you canparticipatefully in the process.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Vancity is a credit union committed to a clean and fair world. Accounts, credit cards, mortgages, business banking and more.