Senior Business Analyst

What is it like to be a Senior Business Analyst at Northbridge Financial

We are looking for a passionate, talented, self-starter, to join the Northbridge Business Analysis team.  Under general direction, the candidate is responsible for executing business analysis using the tools and techniques of planning, elicitation, requirements management, strategic analysis, design, and solution validation, on small to mid-size/ moderately complex projects and/or multiple business areas.

If you are great at:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple demands and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and employ appropriate decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize unrelated problems and implement an appropriate solution within established guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, interpret, and apply data/information from a variety of sources.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and prepare business analysis documentation and planning.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction in both formal and informal settings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external business contacts.

If you have:

• Post-secondary education in a related field (i.e. Computer Science, Business Administration) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of BA experience, working in a technology environment.
• Agile experience including some major frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, Etc.
• Knowledge of insurance, business, and technical areas; Property and Casualty Insurance experience an asset.
• Ability to develop and prepare business analysis documentation and planning including RMP’s, BRD’s, and user stories.
• Ability to estimate work effort and provide supporting documentation.
• Strong understanding of various Software Development Lifecycle methodologies.
• Experience using application lifecycle management tools like Team Foundation Server (TFS).
• Knowledge with P&C Insurance business software is a strong asset. (e.g., Policy Administration/Underwriting Systems, CRM, Billing, Claims, etc.)
• Proficiency in data analytics including the use of data technologies (e.g., Microstrategy) and SQL.

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! you get to work from the office and at home 50/50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.
• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance, internal mobility, and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

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Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.

At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.