BA - Data Modeler

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for a passionate Senior BA - Data Modeler with strong business domain understanding of financial services/ capital markets, excellent data analysis and solid background dealing with complex software products (preferably cloud/ data analytics focused).

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Halifax, NS is CAD $105k - CAD $115k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Requirement Analysis and Documentation:
  • Engage and partner with QTS application teams moving onto the Aperture platform to understand their analytical use-cases/ business goals and confirm product fit.
  • Facilitate information gathering sessions including leading discussions, managing group dynamics, and maintaining group focus, to work towards accomplishing the stated goal(s) of the session within the context of the project objectives - From these information sessions, gathers the requirements and documents them, along with business use cases, feasibility analysis and cross functional diagrams as needed.
  • Partner with the platform engineering teams to ensure technical capabilities and data requirements are well understood, identify dependencies and integration points.
  • Work with senior stakeholders to validate their requirements and analysis via techniques such as reviews and walkthroughs.
  • Ensures system specifications meet the business stakeholders' expectations/requirements and negotiate solutions when appropriate.
• Data Analysis :
  • Analyze incoming data sets and develop detailed requirements around sourcing solutions, identify provisioning requirements, data transformations etc.
  • Able to decipher compliance, information security guidelines and apply them in the context of the datasets/ business requirements.
  • Identify data accuracy requirements, solution options and remediation plans in case of a breach.
• Communication and Planning:
  • Participate in reviews or inspections, in collaboration with the project team, to ensure the quality of the deliverables.
  • Participate in the user acceptance testing, implementation planning, post implementation validations and L2 production incident analysis as needed.
  • Manage risks, assumptions, and constraints for requirements, and communicate to appropriate parties.

Requirements:

• Strong business domain understanding of Financial Services/ Capital Markets, excellent data analysis and solid background dealing with complex software products (preferably cloud/ data analytics focused).
• Ability to work independently, apply critical and strategic thinking to issues, and manage deadlines while multi-tasking amongst different priorities.
• 10+ years of experience working as a Business Analyst with progressively increasing responsibilities in the areas of requirements management on large and complex projects.
• Proven experience with various project delivery methodologies such as Waterfall, Iterative and/or Agile.
• Experience in requirements planning and prioritization including stakeholder analysis and effort estimation.
• Data analysis expertise (e.g., using SQL, Tableau, Python).

Preferred, but not required:

• Master's Certificate in Business Analysis.
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA), or Project Management Institute -Professional in Business Analysis (PMI - PBA) Certification (Preferred).
• Agile Certification (CSM, CPO).
• Experience of working with Capital Markets division of a multi-national bank or a Consulting firm focusing on similar clients.

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer's contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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