Senior Business Analyst, Financial Systems & Workflows

at  OMERS

Why join us?
Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.
At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.
The Senior Business Analyst, Financial Systems & Workflows will report to the Senior Manager, Financial Systems & Workflows, in the Investment Finance & Valuations division. This is a key player in bridging the gap between IT and business operations, providing comprehensive analysis, insights, and support for business decision-making and strategy development.
This role is particularly focused on Investment Finance & Valuations, requiring a deep understanding of finance applications, business analysis support, experience with creating and maintaining project artifacts, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to support and enhance financial systems and workflows, with a keen desire to explore new technologies and implement innovative solutions.

Develop an in-depth understanding of the business uses of finance applications and workflow processes crucial to our business.
Providing proactive business application workflow support to users, guiding them towards achieving business objectives.
Leading business analysis for defined projects and initiatives, including identifying automation opportunities and refining workflow designs.
Managing project tasks including research to roll-out, including documentation of business requirements, integrations design and implementation, testing, application upgrades, and user training.
Developing test plans and cases, implementation plans, workflow solutions, controls, and standards within applications, ensuring all requirements are covered.
Supporting users in developing new reports and resolving reporting and data issues within finance applications, enhancing our finance application’s utility and functionality.
Providing problem-solving, troubleshooting issues, and consulting support for finance applications as the challenges arise.
Developing clear procedures and user manuals for process workflows and applications.
Delivering informative and engaging presentations and training to end users.
Working cross-functionally within the organization to facilitate the roll-out and ongoing support for enhancements and upgrades to business solutions.
Liaising with application vendors and Data & Technology to plan for and facilitate new or upgraded applications.