Senior Business Analyst

Join to apply for the Senior Business Analyst role at OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan)With every job, there’s always the question of “why”. Why join a company? Why be part of their mission? Here, the why is easy. It’s because at some point, we’ve all needed someone there for us. At the OTIP Group of Companies (OGC), we believe that something special happens when employees feel valued for the work they do, supported as the people they are, and included in the very fabric of the organization: they bring their best to work every day. And that's why we mean it when we say we put our people at the centre of everything we do. Join us as we grow our way into a future that reimagines what it means to deliver meaningful benefits support and service.Job DescriptionElicit information from various stakeholders, perform needs/requirements analysis, and assist with the identification of problem statements.Examine and validate business needs and goals. Capture and assess requirements, process and business problems to propose solutions and recommendations that improve existing business processes and promote effective and appropriate system solutions.Lead the evaluation of current state and future state business processes, perform gap analysis and develop/implement process improvement solutions. Document business requirements including creation of process models, maps, workflows, and diagrams.Additional activities may include leading/participating in working groups, information sessions, strategic planning, business capability planning, etc.Develop test plans as required and is responsible for the execution of the test plans in conjunction with business units and the project and/or initiative stakeholders.Collaborate with stakeholders to determine project scope, vision, cost benefit analysis, risk factors. Work with stakeholders to develop detailed solutions, estimates, and project plans in support of the business goals and in compliance with project methodology.Translate conceptual business requirements into a clear, comprehensible, simplified manner that is comprehensible to all stakeholders.Follow organizational standards to maintain quality of service and confidentiality.Develop practices and processes to ensure adherence to quality standards, change management and release management processes. Identify strategic opportunities to add value to the business through improved processes, standards and methodologies.Manage and track the status of requirements and can clearly illustrate the connectivity between business goals/needs, defined requirements, delivered solutions, testing and validation throughout the project lifecycle.Champion and participate in developing and advancing standards related to newer and emerging technologies.Analyze and execute reporting metrics and provides recommendations/requirements/solutions to improve business intelligence to support management decisions.Support enterprise roadmaps and planning by providing guidance on business need and impact that contributes to the overall requirements and organizational strategies and goals.Provide technical leadership to junior team members and performs other duties within the Business Analyst function, as assigned.QualificationsA university degree, college diploma or certification in a related field with advanced knowledge of best practices employed by the IIBA and BABOK.8+ years of progressive experience in business reporting, business analysis, process design, and testing.High level of organizational ability with project management experience.Experience with issue tracking systems, working in agile/scrum environment, web, digital and mobile technology experience is an asset.Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets and present findings to enable effective business solutions.Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Excellent presentation, facilitation, and influencing skills required.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Experience with the Microsoft 365 suite of products including SharePoint, Visio, Azure Dev Ops (ADO) is desirable.Experience working on multiple projects in parallel.Knowledge of the Educational, Insurance, Financial and/or Call centre Industries is considered an asset.Proven ability to coach and mentor business solutions and context.Process related certification/designation or to complete. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S and other Lean disciplines connected with cross functional team leadership of business improvement is required.Exceptional ability to use innovative and effective methods to analyze data and produce business solutions that meet process requirements.Demonstrated leadership with the ability to drive the implementation of complex business solutions with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.BenefitsRewarding salary and bonuses that truly value your dedicationIndustry-leading group benefits with 100% premium coverage (excluding LTD) that start on your first dayDefined benefit pension plan for a financially confident retirement100% coverage of approved continuing education and licensing fees (including RIBO courses in Ontario)Access to a wealth of learning resources, including LinkedIn Learning for professional developmentFlexible work-from-home and hybrid optionsUnlock your potential with opportunities for advancementLet’s work together If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at OTIP (Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan) by 2xOTIP and its group of companies strive to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the recruitment and selection processes and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.As a business, we protect what matters most to our members. As an employer, we value what matters most in our workplace. Together, this includes fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to learning and evolving so we can continue to celebrate what makes us special. You are who you are, and our differences are what make us unique.We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr