CI Financial Looking for Business Systems Analyst at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.

We are currently seeking a Business Systems Analyst II to join our Information Technology team. In this role, the successful candidate is expected to provide outstanding business systems analysis for a variety of in-house and vendor based solutions in our Investment Management Services department.

Typical projects focus on Charles River and interfaces with various data providers, custodians and counterparties, such as Bloomberg, FactSet, BNY Mellon.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with Project Manager(s), other BSAs and developers, as well as with other technical teams, to identify, document and manage the business requirements/specifications for various projects, that could be cross functional and technically complex
• Responsible and accountable for the business requirements/specifications to be complete, correct, consistent, concise, achievable and to obtain sign off from the business owners
• Establish/maintain partnership with business users in order to determine optimal solutions and alternatives for various business and systems needs to ensure clients make informed decisions
• Provide expert guidance with hands-on help where required to solve complex and challenging business problems to the satisfaction of key stakeholders.
• Set stakeholder expectations appropriately. Share complex concepts with non- technical audiences.
• Collaborate with project team on issue management and help coordinate resolution
• Organize and participate in stakeholder meetings
• Chair and facilitate meetings where appropriate and distribute minutes to project team members
• Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings
• Help to ensure project deadlines are met
• Undertake project tasks as required
• Help ensure project adheres to JIRA framework and documentation is maintained appropriately
• Gather stakeholder feedback and document new requirements as user stories in JIRA
• Help to ensure stakeholder views/expectations are managed
• Facilitate meetings with the project team to review/refine JIRA backlog
• Help define the sprint schedule with project team
• Report on weekly targets, anticipated and existing blockages, progress towards project milestones
• Will function in an agile team environment and may be involved with planning and executing test cases

Requirements:

• 3 years’ experience as business/systems analyst within the Investment Management or Brokerage industry
• College/University graduate in Business Administration, Computer Science or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of investment management functions: portfolio management/administration, portfolio modeling, back and middle-office functions
• Ability to co-ordinate assigned project activities, provide accurate estimates in order to consistently meet the project deadlines within the expected quality
• Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, adjust project deliverables as needed and timely communicate with project stakeholders
• Excellent analytical ability, judgment and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice. Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
• Flexible & Hybrid Work Program
• Equipment Purchase Program
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Corporate Discount Program
• Enhanced group benefits
• Parental Leave Top–up program
• Fitness membership discounts
• Volunteer paid Days
• Complimentary vending machines

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking “Apply”. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at accessible.recruitment@ci.com, or call 416-364-1145 ext. 4747.