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RBC

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto
  • 19d left

AI generated summary

  • You must have a relevant degree or experience, manage complex initiatives, be proficient in Microsoft Office and SQL, possess strong communication skills, and adapt to changing priorities.
  • You will analyze stakeholder requirements, develop project plans, prepare and lead requirement reviews, maintain documentation, support QA testing, and communicate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • Must have:
  • Relevant college, university, or post-graduate degree in Business Analysis, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Management, Economics, or Statistics, or years of professional experience
  • Experience in managing technically complex, cross-organizational, multi-stakeholder process improvement initiatives
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SQL
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship management skills to articulate the insights from findings to management and relevant stakeholders.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, assignments, and roles
  • Nice-to-have:
  • Hands-on experience in analytics or management consulting
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Project Management Institute –Professional in Business Analysis Certification (PMI – PBA)
  • Experience with data, data visualization tools and programming
  • Financial industry experience

Responsibilities

  • Perform requirements stakeholder analysis to identify impacted or influencing groups and stakeholder requirements responsibilities
  • Develop plans and accurate estimates for completion of requirements, tracking project activities through completion while continuously improving the level of detail and accuracy of estimates
  • Prepare requirements for review applying various communication techniques and lead requirements walkthrough and sign off sessions
  • Build and maintain a repository of reusable requirements documentation to support future initiatives, following the enterprise standards
  • Support QA in development of the Functional System test cases, or develop and perform QA testing on behalf of testing team
  • Effectively communicate and build rapport with cross-functional teams and senior leadership across departments
  • Apply strong process orientation and understanding of project management and process improvement techniques, methodologies, and best practices
  • Recommend strategic approach and solution as well as best course of action when requirements changes are identified by articulating the cost-benefit of the change and whether the change is contributing to the business objectives

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Strategic Business Analyst at RBC?

The primary role involves driving high-impact activities to support strategic initiatives, understanding organization problems and goals, analyzing needs and solutions, devising strategies, and facilitating stakeholder collaboration.

What type of experience is required for this position?

Candidates must have relevant college, university, or post-graduate degrees in fields such as Business Analysis, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Main responsibilities include performing stakeholder analysis, developing project plans, preparing requirements documentation, supporting quality assurance, and effectively communicating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Is there any preferred experience for this role?

Yes, nice-to-have experience includes hands-on analytics or management consulting, holding a CBAP or PMI-PBA certification, experience with data visualization tools, and familiarity with the financial industry.

What technical skills are needed for this position?

Highly proficient skills in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Visio, PowerPoint), SQL, business analysis techniques, and project management methodologies are required.

What does the work environment look like for this role?

The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, fostering a high-performing team atmosphere where employees are encouraged to leverage industry insights and innovation.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, there are opportunities for development through coaching, a world-class training program in financial services, and the chance to work closely with senior leaders.

What is the employment type for this position?

The position is a full-time role.

What is the location of the job?

The job is located at RBC Centre, 155 Wellington St W, Toronto, Canada.

When is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline is October 25, 2024.

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