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About the role
We are looking for a Senior IT Business Analyst to join or growing team!
As a Senior IT Business Analyst, you play a vital role of translator and facilitator between Business, IT and Quality Assurance. You will be part of a small squad with the sole purpose of creating and enhancing the functionalities of our IFRS 17 Engine to the point where that product is the best product, not just in the insurance field, but the best product out there, period.
What you'll do here:
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Execute the month-end validation of IFRS 17 results and present IFRS 17 variance analysis results to business.
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Perform production defect Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and own the handover process to IT.
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Support the Product Owner in handling their backlogs and prioritize work to be done.
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Support the testing team by assessing test strategy and review test results for production defects.
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Support SAS functional requirements workshops and understand design and solution of project deliverables.
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Assist with project impact analysis, effort estimates, and providing defect details to the Product Owner.
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Creation and execution of custom SQL queries to extract SAS reports for adhoc requests and to support the testing team.
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Drive initiatives to align, streamline and automate processes.
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Participate in continuous improvement of deliverables based on the changing needs of internal and external partners.
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Build a solid, reusable and thorough system documentation to be used by any stakeholders.
What you bring to the table:
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Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, mathematics, economics, business management, accounting or with any combination of equivalent education and experience.
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Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
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SAS, Proc SQL, or equivalent.
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Experience collaborating with Accounting, Finance, or Actuarial stakeholders.
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Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, PowerPivot, conditional formulas, lookups).
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Ability to create functional requirements from business requirements
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Ability to communicate technical terminologies in non-technical language and vice versa.
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Strong analytical skills, insight and discipline.
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Leadership skills, team player, independent and efficient.
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Can interact with a variety of people at all levels of the organization, including management and certain external contributors.
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IFRS17 experience is an asset.
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Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (PowerBI, PowerQuery) is an asset.
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Knowledge of financial systems and IT infrastructure (Data Warehouses, SAS, ERP, etc) is an asset.
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Experience and knowledge in the insurance field is an asset.
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Project experiences in Scrum mode is an asset.
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For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
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No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
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What we offer
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:
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A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
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An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
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An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
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Flexible work arrangements
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Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
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An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
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Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
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A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
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Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
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Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
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A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.
We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.
Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.
If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.
