Our leading government banking client is looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a two year term. This will be a hybrid role in Ottawa.

Please note, the successful candidate must have or be eligible for Secret Security Clearance. Candidates must have resided in Canada for at least the past 5 years to qualify for Secret Security Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Analysis – Payments Modernization, you will:

• Participate in a Scrum team to translate business requirements into detailed specifications and user stories.

• Support testing efforts and maintain documentation, including processes, procedures, and training materials.

• Gather, document, and oversee high-level requirements for large-scale IT-enabled projects using Agile methodology.

• Facilitate refinement sessions to ensure development teams understand requirements.

• Write, plan, and execute test scenarios, and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Collaborate to analyze and validate solutions to complex business problems.

• Identify opportunities to improve banking and payment processes.

• Contribute to the Business Analysis Community of Practice, sharing insights and best practices.

• Provide subject-matter expertise for projects and testing activities.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Must Haves:

• University degree or college diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience consulting on business requirements development and delivering business systems analysis, with strong consideration for people, processes, system design, and technology.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Business Analyst in an Agile software development environment, demonstrating the Agile mindset and valuing psychological safety, equal voice, visibility, transparency, purpose, and belonging.

• Proven ability to facilitate meetings and workshops effectively.

• Strong adaptability to change, with experience working alongside diverse partners and Scrum team members while managing multiple complex tasks.

• In-depth knowledge of highly available banking and payment systems.

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Certification in Business Analysis (CCBA), or other equivalent professional designation.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.