Business Analyst

FP Inc.

Montreal
Contract
Hybrid
C$75 - C$95
Agile and WaterFall methodologiesFinancial Institution experienceMobile/Online Banking Experience

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Senior IT Business Analyst to join our Digital Consumer Banking team in Montreal. Working within a collaborative community of over 70 Business Analysts, you will play a pivotal role in the Personal Lending portfolio. You will partner closely with Product Owners and technical squads to drive the execution of medium to large-scale digital initiatives, ensuring high-quality requirement delivery in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Requirement Lifecycle Management: Lead the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business and system requirements, translating complex needs into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Backlog Refinement: Facilitate collaborative refinement sessions with tech, product, and design teams to ensure a shared understanding of project scope and technical constraints.
  • Process Mapping & Analysis: Perform deep-dive gap analysis, document current vs. future state business processes, and maintain a robust repository of reusable documentation in Confluence.
  • Stakeholder Facilitation: Act as a bridge between Business Units and IT stakeholders, facilitating large-scale workshops (15-20+ participants) to manage risks, assumptions, and dependencies.
  • Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior BAs and contribute to the BA Chapter to promote best practices and knowledge sharing across the enterprise.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Business Systems Analyst (BSA).
  • Proven track record working on large-scale projects within the Financial Services or Banking sector.
  • Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, specifically managing backlogs and sprints in JIRA/Confluence.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice-to-Have

  • Strong experience in Online or Mobile banking platforms
  • Professional certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or a Master’s Certificate in Business Analysis.
  • Specific experience with lending products (Personal Loans, Mortgages).
  • Strong Business Systems Analysis (BSA) technical skillset.