Business Analyst Iii 26-26042

Location:
Toronto, Ontario – Hybrid (4 anchor days on-site per week)
Duration: 12-month contract, (extension possible based on performance and business needs)
Schedule:
Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – 37.50 hours per week
Employment Type:
Contract (extension and conversion possible based on performance and business needs)
Job Description
Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking a Business Analyst III to join a collaborative, pod-based agile delivery organization in Toronto.
In this role you will ensure your development team (pod) creates value for the organization through the delivery of customer-focused product increments — aligning with other Product Owners and senior management on a product vision, creating and maintaining a prioritized, value-focused product backlog, managing delivery blockers, and continuously assessing customer feedback.
You will champion continuous improvement of the product and the delivery process, and ensure work embodies the Agile principles of transparency, collaboration and engagement.
The successful candidate brings 5–7 years of banking/financial services experience with deep, hands‑on Scrum/Kanban, JIRA and Confluence expertise, plus the leadership mindset to guide a pod.
In return: a supportive, collaborative team culture, exposure to enterprise-scale agile delivery at a leading financial institution, and genuine extension and conversion potential based on performance and business needs.
Experience : 5–7 years of relevant experience (banking / financial services required)
Experience:5–7 years of relevant experience (banking / financial services required)
Responsibilities
Partner with management to support the delivery of a product vision
Create and maintain a product backlog;
continuously re-prioritize user stories that deliver the most customer / end-user value
Align with senior management on the product delivery roadmap, Minimum Marketable Features / Minimum Viable Products and release cadence
Review performance analytics;
recommend and champion strategies to enhance the customer / end-user product experience
Provide user story design, development and completion oversight;
accept / reject user stories against the agreed Definition of Done and Acceptance Criteria
Agile Delivery & Pod Leadership
Manage delivery initiatives and oversee the development team (pod) backlog
Participate in Scrum / Kanban events (stand‑ups, retrospectives);
express new ideas for improving product value and delivery efficiency
Proactively raise and resolve issues that impede efficient delivery of customer‑focused increments
Own defect management and prioritization
Act as single point of escalation for the development team, providing guidance and decisioning as needed
Engage business process partners so customers / end users are prepared for application changes;
establish Day 2 processes
Lead the submission and discussion of the Quarterly Business Review for the product
Define OKRs in partnership with stakeholders across the organization
Monitor the regulatory environment;
identify, manage and escape risks in alignment with risk appetite
Communicate product changes and backlog priorities to business, technology and senior management
Team & Culture
Contribute to a positive, fair and inclusive work environment grounded in Agile principles of transparency, collaboration and engagement
Mentor team members, share knowledge and experiences, and leverage best practices
Keep stakeholders informed on status / progress of projects and day‑to‑day activities
Act as a brand ambassador for the business area and the Client, internally and externally
Required Skillsets
Banking / Financial Services Domain:
5–7 years of experience in banking or financial services environments, with awareness of regulated delivery and customer‑data sensitivity
Scrum / Kanban Frameworks:
5–7 years of prior experience applying Scrum and/or Kanban in product delivery teams
JIRA:
5–7 years of day‑to‑day expertise managing epics, user stories, sprints, boards and delivery reports
Confluence:
5–7 years creating and maintaining delivery documentation, roadmaps and stakeholder‑facing artifacts
Product Backlog Management: creating and maintaining a prioritized, value‑focused backlog;
scoping user stories with Definition of Done and Acceptance Criteria
Stakeholder Communication: strong communication skills with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management
Organizational Skills: strong organization to hit deliverables, targets, timelines and deadlines in a meeting‑heavy cadence (~3 hours/day)
Leadership Mindset: leading the pod — guidance, decisioning, escalation point and mentorship
Preferred Skillsets
Understanding of Architectural Design
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification and project management experience considered an asset
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certifications or experience operating in scaled agile delivery considered an asset
Defect management and delivery‑blocker resolution track record;
QBR / OKR experience a plus
Education:Undergraduate degree in Business or related field
Certifications:None required. CSPO and SAFe certifications considered an asset
Licenses:N/A
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