Business Systems Consultant
4 weeks ago
About the Role
Sun Life is seeking a highly skilled Business Systems Consultant to join our Finance Data Processing platform. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in driving the alignment between our business operations and information technology strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the Finance department to elicit, define, and develop strategic deliverables for complex initiatives.
- Lead and facilitate business requirements gathering sessions to ensure comprehensive understanding and alignment.
- Work closely with your team to elicit, define, and prioritize requirements in Agile backlogs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.
- Engage in iterative and incremental development cycles, actively participating in Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives to ensure successful delivery and continuous improvement.
- Apply Agile principles and practices to support the bridge between business operations and IT, ensuring effective communication and alignment between stakeholders.
- Provide expert technical guidance within your domain to address and anticipate business implications resulting from organizational changes and technological advancements.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of business processes, systems, and data to identify opportunities for improvement, optimization, and innovation.
- Develop and present comprehensive recommendations and options to address and resolve complex business challenges, leveraging your expertise and industry best practices.
- Lead the identification and mitigation of risks, ensuring the creation and management of application risk assessments, and conducting risk-based testing activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to document business processes, contribute to user documentation, provide training, and support application rollout.
- Partner with users, peers, external vendors, and leadership teams to plan, develop, implement, and support transformative applications and systems.
- Review high-level designs, test strategies, and test plans to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and overall requirements.
- Drive process improvements by collaborating with business partners, external vendors, coworkers, and leadership teams, leveraging your expertise and industry insights.
- Effectively triage business requests, gathering estimates for new work, and facilitating regular huddles to track, prioritize, and allocate resources efficiently.
- Identify critical gaps, documenting comprehensive proposals, and presenting effective strategies to manage complex interdependencies.
- Employ appropriate approaches, questioning techniques, and active listening to elicit information, clarify expectations, challenge assumptions, and recommend innovative alternatives to overcome challenges.
Requirements
- Experience in Agile ways of working and a strong drive to learn and adapt to emerging methodologies and practices.
- BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of progressive experience as a Business Analyst/Business Systems Analyst or similar roles, demonstrating increased responsibilities and leadership.
- Demonstrated experience in Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, with a strong understanding of Agile principles, practices, and ceremonies.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and priorities, leveraging Agile frameworks to pivot and deliver value iteratively.
- Experience working in cross-functional Agile teams, collaborating closely with developers, testers, and other stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
- Extensive knowledge of the financial services industry and data processing including a deep understanding of relevant business processes, systems, and capabilities.
- Proficiency in privacy, compliance, control, and security requirements within the financial sector.
- Passionate about client satisfaction, technology advancements, and the transformative impact of emerging/disruptive technologies.
- In-depth knowledge of systems integration management methodologies, processes, and techniques.
- Commitment to authenticity, bringing your genuine self to work each day and dedicating your energy to delivering exceptional results.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, demonstrated by your ability to analyze complex challenges, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, enabling effective collaboration and communication with technical and business stakeholders at all levels.
- Commitment to honest and transparent communication, fostering a culture of trust and openness.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to take calculated risks, embrace failures as learning opportunities, and drive innovation within the organization.
- A delivery-oriented mindset, with a strong commitment to going the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction and project success.
- Openness to actively listen, collaborate with curiosity, and respect, and promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
What's in it for you?
- We're honored to be recognized as a 2024 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work Canada.
- Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial.
- The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
- Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.
-
Business Systems Consultant
4 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Accoravillage Full timeBusiness Analyst Consultant RoleAt Accoravillage, we recognize that our growth and success depend on a dedicated, motivated, and client-responsive staff. We are seeking a skilled Business Analyst Consultant to join our Savings and Retirement team.Key Responsibilities:Lead requirements analysis and review to identify optimal solutions for business...
-
Business Systems Consultant
4 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Dayforce HCM, Inc. Full timeJob SummaryThe Business Systems Consultant will be the primary liaison between Savings & Retirement and IT partners on large/complex technology project initiatives. This role requires extensive experience with IT projects and strong analysis skills, including data analysis to assess how business problems can be solved with technology.Key ResponsibilitiesLead...
-
Business Systems Analyst
4 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Equitable Life of Canada Full timeBusiness Analyst Consultant RoleAt Equitable Life of Canada, we recognize that our employees' work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps them grow and reach their full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we acknowledge that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated,...
-
Business Systems Analyst
4 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Accoravillage Full timeBusiness Analyst Consultant RoleAt Accoravillage, we believe that our employees are the key to our success. We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst Consultant to join our team and contribute to our growth and development.Key Responsibilities:Lead and drive requirements analysis and review, identifying the most optimal requirements to meet business...
-
Senior Technical Sales Consultant
1 month ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada QNX Software Systems Full timeJob Title: Senior Technical Sales ConsultantJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Sales Consultant to join our BlackBerry Sales Engineering Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for articulating and evangelizing the value proposition of BlackBerry AtHoc Critical Event Management (CEM) Software and Services to our...
-
Business Development Consultant
1 week ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Gallagher Full timeAbout UsGallagher is a leading provider of benefits and HR consulting services, dedicated to helping clients build workplaces that work better.
-
Business Solutions Architect
3 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Equitable Life of Canada Full timeBusiness Analyst Consultant Job DescriptionAt Equitable, we believe that a fulfilling work life is not just about performing a job, but about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our collaborative work environment, we recognize that our growth and success depend on a dedicated, motivated, and client-responsive...
-
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Canada Inc Full timeJob Title: Information Systems Business Solutions SpecialistAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Information Systems Business Solutions Specialist to join our team at Canada Inc. As an Information Systems Business Solutions Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing information systems business solutions that...
-
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Canada Inc Full timeJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Information Systems Business Solutions Specialist to join our team at Canada Inc. As a key member of our software development team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing business solutions that meet the needs of our clients.Key Responsibilities:Confer with clients to identify their...
-
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Canada Inc Full timeJob Title: Information Systems Business Solutions SpecialistAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Information Systems Business Solutions Specialist to join our team at Canada Inc. As an Information Systems Business Solutions Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing information systems business solutions that...
-
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Canada Inc Full timeJob Title: Information Systems Business Solutions SpecialistJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Information Systems Business Solutions Specialist to join our team at Canada Inc. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information technology and experience in designing, developing, and implementing business solutions.Key...
-
Business Systems Analyst
1 month ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Manulife Financial Corporation Full timeWe are seeking a skilled Business Systems Analyst to join our Insurance Technology team. As a key member of our Promises Delivered Value Stream, you will play a critical role in modernizing advisor and client-facing platforms and technologies. Your expertise will help us provide our customers and business partners with more secure, dynamic, and efficient...
-
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Canada Inc Full timeAt Canada Inc, we are seeking a skilled Information Systems Business Solutions Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education and experience in software development and implementation. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and implementing information systems business solutions, conducting reviews to...
-
Benefits Consultant
4 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Gallagher Full timeAbout the RoleAs a member of our Benefits and HR consulting team, you'll help our clients, employers of all sizes, across all industries, build workplaces that work better.As you consider the value of working for Gallagher, remember your talent, winning attitude, and strong performance will be highly valued.We are looking for a Benefits Consultant that has...
-
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Equitable Life of Canada Full timeJob Title: Lead Business Systems Analyst, Enterprise PlatformsJob Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated Lead Business Systems Analyst to join our Enterprise Content Management IT team. The successful candidate will be a highly analytical specialist, responsible for both business and technical analysis, focused on bringing efficiency and business value to...
-
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Canada Inc Full timeJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Information Systems Business Solutions Specialist to join our team at Canada Inc. As a key member of our software development team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing information systems business solutions that meet the needs of our clients.Key Responsibilities:Confer with clients...
-
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Equitable Life of Canada Full timeJob Title: Lead Business Systems Analyst, Enterprise PlatformsJob Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated Lead Business Systems Analyst to join our Enterprise Content Management IT team. The successful candidate will be a highly analytical specialist, responsible for both business and technical analysis, focused on bringing efficiency and business value to...
-
Transformation Consultant
6 days ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan Full timeWe are seeking a seasoned Transformation Consultant to join our team as a Learning and Development Strategist. This role will play a key part in transforming how learning is delivered and experienced across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee administration of the Learning Management System (LMS), LinkedIn Learning, and digital e-learning...
-
Operational Improvement Consultant
6 days ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada BDO Full timeBDO is a firm that values its people and clients. As a Senior Manager/Director, Operations Improvement Consulting, you will provide high-quality consulting services to various clients in Southwestern Ontario.Your OpportunityOur Operations Consulting team is looking for a talented professional to own the following responsibilities:Deliver consulting services...
-
Senior Financial Systems Analyst
3 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Systems Analyst to join our team at Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company. As a key member of our Canadian Division Integrated Financial Solutions (CDIFS) team, you will play a critical role in analyzing, developing, and maintaining efficient, cost-effective, and controlled systems...
