Lead Business Analyst

CITCON

Lead Business Analyst delivering automation projects for the Citco Group, collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement solutions. Evaluate business processes for potential improvement and automation.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeHalifax • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading automation projects using RPA, Python, and Cloud technologies while effectively gathering and analyzing business requirements. Proficient in Agile methodologies, project management, and team leadership to drive successful software and automation solutions.

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RPAPythonAgile EnvironmentBusiness Process ManagementProject Management Certification

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisRequirements GatheringTest Plan CreationMetrics Design and MonitoringAutomation Solutions Development

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsIndependent Work AbilityTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelVisioDraw.ioSQLNoSQLJIRAConfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

Business Analysis CertificationProject Management Certification

Industry Keywords

FinanceAccountingEconomicsMathematicsInformation SystemsFund Administration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudNoSQLPythonRPASQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver automation projects utilizing technologies such as RPA, Python, and Cloud.
Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Evaluate business processes for potential transformation and automation opportunities.
Collaborate with business SMEs and technical teams to brainstorm and assess solution feasibility.
Create and review detailed solution design documents outlining current and future states.
Develop wireframes, mockups, and low-fidelity prototypes to visualize business requirements and workflows.
Document and communicate proposed solutions' business outcomes and benefits.
Establish best practices, standard templates, and project governance guidelines for automation projects.
Manage all project life cycle phases, from scoping and solution development to implementation.
Work with Process Owners and Business Leads to roll out completed solutions.
Maintain and groom the product backlog.
Organize and lead Scrum meetings, including stand-ups, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.
Occasionally perform weekend testing for releases, typically one or two per quarter.
Coach and develop staff to perform successfully in their current roles and develop them into management positions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
3+ years of experience working as a business analyst in an agile environment, preferably to deliver software/automation solutions
1-2 yrs experience leading a team
Exceptional communications skills, both written and oral
Ability to work independently
Able to gather functional/non-functional requirements and translate user requests to technical specifications
Understanding of the benefits of Business Process Management, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Automation
Create and execute test plans in Dev/QA/UAT Environments
Design, evaluate, and monitor key metrics with business teams
Assets:
- Advanced MS Excel Skills
- Familiar with Visio and Draw.io
- Familiar with Database Systems (SQL/NoSQL)
- Financial product knowledge and knowledge of Fund Administration
- Knowledge of JIRA and Confluence
Certification on Business Analysis
Certification in Project Management
Experience using JIRA and Confluence to manage projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success.
We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs.
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We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds.
Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.