Sr. Business Systems Analyst

Propel (TSX: PRL) is the fintech company building a new world of financial opportunity by facilitating access to credit for consumers underserved by traditional financial institutions. Through its AI-driven platform, Propel evaluates customers in a more comprehensive way than traditional credit scores can. Our revolutionary fintech platform has already helped consumers access over one million loans and lines of credit and over one billion dollars in credit.To build a new world of opportunity we bring together the brightest talent to help us build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs and believe in measuring success through results and growing within;
talent and hard work never goes unnoticed. At Propel, we are here to change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, who foster curiosity and growth in our employees. Our culture is why we’ve been so successful and why our employees choose Propel to build their careers. It’s also why we’re one of North America’s fastest growing companies and a Best Place to Work.Join us as we change the way employees, customers and shareholders succeed together.About You:
As a fast-growing fintech, we stay true to our startup roots. You picture yourself within a vibrant and entrepreneurial organization where your ideas will be heard, and you have an opportunity to showcase your talent. You are motivated by goals, a self-starter and like to wear multiple hats.Responsibilities
Plan and facilitate business and systems requirements elicitation sessions with business stakeholders, product owners, architects and engineering teams to define business objectives, scope, functional and non-functional requirements, assumptions, constraints and measurable outcomesResearch and analyze business needs, current-state processes, system capabilities and solution options;
assess feasibility, risks, dependencies and trade-offs;
and recommend effectivetechnology solutions in collaboration with business subject matter experts and technology partnersCreate process flows, journey maps, context diagrams, data models, wireframes and mock-ups to validate requirements, communicate solution behaviour and align business and technology stakeholdersPartner with developers and quality assurance teams throughout solution development by clarifying requirements, refining acceptance criteria, reviewing test coverage, supporting defect triage and coordinating business readiness and user acceptance testing, as neededContinuously enhance knowledge and expertise in own area and keep current with leading-edge trends and develop expertise in applications, infrastructure, analytical tools and techniques that can contribute to effective solution development and deliveryBuild trusted working relationships with business and technology stakeholders, facilitate alignment across competing priorities, influence decisions using evidence and resolve requirements, scope and solution conflicts constructivelyPrepare and communicate periodic delivery updates that summarize progress, requirements status, key decisions, risks, issues, dependencies and recommended actions for business and technology stakeholdersCreate, baseline and maintain requirements and domain documentation in the repository, ensuring traceability from business objectives through solution requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, test coverage and implemented outcomes for the assigned system domainCoach and mentor new and junior team members, conduct peer reviews of analysis artifacts and promote consistent application of business systems analysis standards, templates and best practicesAdhere to department and team delivery standards;
contribute to backlog refinement, estimation, release and implementation planning;
monitor relevant team KPIs;
and lead retrospectivesand process improvements that increase requirements quality and delivery effectivenessRequirements
Minimum 8+ years of professional experience as Business Systems Analyst for software development in related industry (financial services, payments, lending, or FINTECH)Minimum 3+ years of proven work experience in institutional payments processing solutions, products or projects – must be able to provide references (if requested)Strong ability to analyze and document RESTful API integrations, including business use cases, interface contracts, request and response payloads, authentication, validation rules, error handling, status codes, versioning and service-level requirementsExperience with relational databases, data models and SQL queries, including source-to-target mapping, data profiling, reconciliation, lineage analysis and validation of data quality and business rulesProven experience across the software development life cycle and Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, with demonstrated participation in backlog refinement, estimation, sprint and release planning, dependency management and production implementation activitiesDemonstrated ability to produce clear, complete and testable requirements, including business requirements, functional and non-functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, business rules, use cases, process flows and visual models using appropriate BPMN or UML techniquesDemonstrate ability to utilize AI tools, agentic AI, various LLMs and their capabilities – be able to discuss AI solution examples applied in former workplaces or personallyExcellent analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills with strong attention to detailExperienced in mapping business process flow, creating wireframes, mock-ups and diagramsPast work experience with finance accounting solutions is an assetExperience using generative AI tools (e.G., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) is an assetAbility to integrate or adopt AI tools in day-to-day tasksBenefits to Joining Propel
Growth and opportunity – we pride ourselves on promoting from withinIncredible company cultureCompetitive salary and health benefitsGroup health and dental benefitsGroup RRSP programSupport for new parentsDiverse and inclusive workplaceSalary Range
$100,000 – $130,000Final compensation is determined by market conditions, location, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and education. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentive programs and total compensation may include variable incentives, such as bonuses and commissions.This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.Our Culture
Propel brings together the brightest talent to build opportunities. We are entrepreneurs who measure success through results and growth from within;
talent and hard work never go unnoticed. Our team fosters curiosity and growth, making Propel one of North America’s fastest-growing companies and a Best Place to Work.Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Propel welcomes and encourages applications from all groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and those with intersectional identities. Should you require accommodation throughout any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please specify your requirements when submitting your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.AI Disclosure
We use AI to assist in reviewing applications and assessing candidates. These tools support our recruitment team, however, all hiring decisions are made by ourtrained hiring managers and recruitment professionals, not AI.
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