Business Analyst, IT

Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000

Who we are:

Canaccord Genuity (CG) is a leading independent full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry:  wealth management and capital markets.  CG is driven by an unwavering commitment to build lasting client relationships – we achieve this by generating value for our individual, institutional, and corporate clients through comprehensive wealth management solutions and investment banking services.  We are a leading independent wealth management firm in Canada, and the leading mid-market provider of investment banking advisory, equity research, sales and trading services for corporations and institutions.

We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and finding innovative, bespoke solutions.  Our entrepreneurial and friendly team will challenge you to learn and grow every day.  We value great work and collaboration and strive to eliminate bureaucratic thinking.  We’re looking for talented people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have an impact with innovative ideas and best practices.

Come be a part of our Canadian success story and help deliver superior experiences for our clients. At CG, we recognize that diversity across our business strengthens our client relationships and enables more innovative solutions.  We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. CG provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodation throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know.

Our Canadian operation, Canaccord Genuity Corp., is currently looking for a Business Analyst to join our Business Services team. The Business Analyst role is a key role that will work closely with the various IT teams, business units, and third-party vendors to manage enhancements with focused responsibility on information technology project work. This will require an ability to manage, analyze and synthesize complex system requirements and work with a diverse group of business users and IT team members to develop and implement solutions. The role reports to SVP, Head of Wealth Management Technology.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively in technical and non-technical environments. In addition, the Business Analyst will possess a strong technical background and have a hands-on role in designing solutions. Excellent collaborative and organizational skills are imperative.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders and IT team members to complete current state analysis and business process redesign;
• Interface with vendors by providing detailed business and functional requirements, and communicating business knowledge;
• Lead in testing of system changes and coordinate User Acceptance Testing by creating and executing Test Plans;
• Liaise with business groups and other IT teams in capturing requirement change requests, identifying business / technical impacts and managing client expectations;
• Create and maintain system documentation, including operations manuals and team knowledge bases;
• Build ad-hoc reports and data extracts using SQL.

Skills & Qualifications

• Completion of a diploma or degree in a technical or business field;
• Knowledge of the Financial Industry and understanding of brokerage accounting;
• Ability to organize and document system requirements;
• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of practical uses of technology to solve business problems;
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server database with the ability to build queries and analyze raw data.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to grasp abstract concepts;
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail;
• Experience with Dataphile preferred;
• Projects a mature, professional and optimistic attitude;
• Ability to set, commit to and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing business needs.

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All applications will be held in strict confidence.

In order to be considered for employment, candidates selected for interviews will be required to show proof of citizenship, permanent residence or eligibility to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you for your understanding.