Business Analyst

Job Description

Grade: P5 

Referral Level: Level 1

Division: IGM-Tech

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under management. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments. 

Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967.  Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.   

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence. 

We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians.  We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre. 

Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable. 

Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.  

The Role

Under the supervision of the Business Architecture Lead, the Business Analyst Jr. will work closely with business subject matter experts to fulfill its mandate and business needs. The individual will assist in providing input for functions in defining, designing, enhancing, and enabling business capabilities, processes, and platforms.

Core accountabilities:

• Business Requirements / User Stories
• Business impacts of product, system or regulatory changes
• New business process flows
• Business processes to identify opportunities for improvement or new products
• Business implementation plans with all impacted business units

Key Activities:

• Deliver consistent, quality and timely Requirements Management Plans, Business Requirement documents / User Stories and related process flow diagrams. 
• Ensure that business problems, opportunities, requirements and recommendations are well documented and align with change and business objectives.
• Apply a structured and consistent business analysis approach and methodology across all assigned business analysis initiatives. 
• Analyze business processes to identify opportunities for improvement or new products (ex. efficiency and productivity gains, timeliness, and cost avoidance or reduction).
• Support the identification, documentation and implementation of business requirements, plans, and related business process flows with impacted business units/partners.
• Analyze and prepare business impact documentation, identify system or regulatory changes, and change management and training requirements.
• Support the definition and design of interactions between processes, people, and systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams on technical projects as assigned.
• Participate in business design reviews, or by consolidating and documenting a consensus business view.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications:

• At least 3 years demonstrated working experience in business analysis or equivalent roles
• Post-secondary education required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to develop, maintain and manage business relationships
• Strong team skills with the ability for sound decision making and judgement
• Demonstrated analytical ability with a focus on detail and accuracy
• Working knowledge of MS Office and VISIO
• Previous Financial Services experience is required
• Familiar with Agile and Waterfall Methodologies

Candidate Profile

• Focus and Ambition: The successful candidate will not be afraid to challenge the status quo; they will exhibit a mindset of creativity, determination, and an energetic drive to succeed. They will have a proven track record of meeting goals and action plans as assigned, both as an individual and with a team.
• Team Player: The successful candidate will ensure they provide consistent performance; they will be a team player that is sensitive to the team’s needs, interests and goals. They will contribute to inspiring and motivating the team toward high performance and goal achievement.
• Integrity: They will adhere to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and will set a positive example for others.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: The successful candidate will have a proven track record of engaging and supporting business needs. They will work transparently and cooperatively with the cross-functional teams, supporting the engagement of all pertinent stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Financial Services Business Acumen: Business background and sound experience in the financial services industry is an asset.
• Business Architecture & Analysis Acumen: Business Architecture and Analysis experience is an asset.

Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers 

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.  

Please apply by April 28, 2025. 

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