Overview
Information Technology Business Analyst Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.
Title: Information Technology Business Analyst
Company: Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Business Information Management Analyst – Financial Risk (Contract)
📍 Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
⏳ 12‑Month Contract | Extension & Conversion Possible
About the Role
A leading Canadian financial institution is expanding its Financial Risk Strategy & Enablement team to support major upcoming initiatives. We are seeking a senior Business Information Management Analyst to play a critical role in advancing the organization’s risk data, technology strategy, and operating model.
This role sits at the intersection of financial risk, data, and technology, supporting day‑to‑day risk operations while helping shape long‑term strategy and enterprise roadmaps.
Key Details
- Contract Duration: 12 months (extension and conversion possible)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, core business hours
- Work Model: Hybrid (2 days onsite currently; may increase to 3+ days)
- Location: Toronto
- Training Period: 2–3 weeks
Why Join This Team?
- Work within a top‑tier Canadian financial institution
- Be part of a multi‑year transformation of the Risk data and technology landscape
- High‑visibility role supporting Risk Leadership and strategic initiatives
- Exposure to enterprise‑scale Azure‑based data platforms and analytics
- Collaborative, delivery‑focused, fast‑paced environment
What You’ll Do
- Lead and support business analysis and requirements gathering across multiple risk initiatives
- Work extensively with data across credit risk, market risk, and reference data domains
- Translate business, regulatory, and reporting requirements into clear data and solution requirements
- Partner with Risk Management, Lines of Business, and Technology stakeholders to enable data integration and analytics
- Identify opportunities for standardization, optimization, and scalability within Risk processes
- Support Risk Data Factory initiatives, centralizing and curating data on Azure for reporting and analytics
- Develop and execute change management and stakeholder communication plans
- Provide project updates, insights, and recommendations to Risk Leadership
- Assess assumptions, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans across initiatives
Must‑Have Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in Banking / Financial Services (Capital Markets, Core Banking, or Consulting)
- Bachelor’s degree required (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
- Strong understanding of financial risk management practices
- Deep knowledge of credit risk (preferred) and market risk data domains, including complex client structures and hierarchies
- Proven experience leading change initiatives using Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Hands‑on experience as a Business Analyst / Data Analyst supporting data integrity, normalization, and operationalization
- Strong understanding of reference data sets and business rules
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office, Visio, and SQL Server
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have
- Experience across lending, trading, collateral management, banking book, or risk mitigation
- Exposure to Azure services (Databricks, Synapse, Unity Catalog)
- Working knowledge of Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or similar analytics tools
- Testing and change management experience
Soft Skills That Matter
- Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
- Collaborative team player with strong follow‑through
How Performance Is Measured
- Quality, efficiency, and timeliness of project and initiative deliverables
Interested?
If you’re a senior, risk‑focused business or data analyst looking to make a meaningful impact within a leading financial institution, we’d love to hear from you.
Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.
Why Kelly?
At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!
