AVISO:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We’re looking for a Business Analyst to join our Enterprise Delivery team for an 18 month contract.
Reporting to the Senior Business Analysis, the Business Analyst will liaise with stakeholders to gather, validate, and manage requirements with the goal of understanding business needs and translating them into a solution within an Agile Delivery team.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Service – You put your clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence, and work to deliver client-centric solutions, and proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years business analysis experience in information technology
• 2+ years Mutual fund, securities, and/or insurance industry experience
• Completion of the Canadian Securities or Investment Funds in Canada Course is a definite asset and completion of CBAP designation preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of management, staff and clients
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to monitor and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously and to meet strict deadlines
• Strong workflow modeling/process mapping skills; proven ability to analyze a business process and recommend solutions
• Ability to work with external vendors to identify issues, collaborate on solutions, escalate as required
• Technically competent with various software programs and platforms. Experience with MS Office suite, SQL Server Management Studio, and Visio is required
• Fundamental understanding of relational databases and proven competency with query composition and data analysis
• SAFe certification and / or experience working with Agile Delivery Teams is preferred
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.
A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Please refer the Job description for details