We are banking at another level.

　　Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

　　Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

　　Flexible and competitive benefits , including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few

　　In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days , sick days as necessary , and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

　　A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

　　Opportunities for learning , training and development , and much more...

　　POSITION OVERVIEW

　　The Business Analyst or Senior Business Analyst, Financial Applications acts as a liaison between business end users and the IT group to facilitate process improvements and implementation of large and complex projects. They ensure that modifications/developments are processed in a timely manner and within the defined specifications without affecting any other existing operations or processes.

　　CHALLENGES TO BE MET

　　Prepare, document and carry out user acceptance testing, including approval. Analyze, document and manage problems encountered during testing. Propose solutions and ensure the resolution for the end users.

　　Assist in improving and simplifying work methods related to these applications by analyzing needs, recommending best practices and implementing the necessary changes.

　　Build the financial structure of the applications and recommend any changes that will improve the end user operations and reporting.

　　Contribute to defining and documenting training and securities aspects required by the end users who work with the financial applications.

　　Keep documentation on applications and configuration up to date. Define and document any additional requirements related to new business practices.

　　Act as liaison to support operational staff on these business applications by coaching and providing them with training information, and answering their ad hoc requests.

　　Define and document securities aspects on the financial processes and applications required by end users following proper segregation of duty. Maintain security up to date with new users and changes in staff.

　　Keep abreast of current and emerging best practices and processes in financial applications

　　WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

　　Bachelor’s degree (business administration, accounting, computing, project management, etc.), professional accounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA), other designation or equivalent business experience

　　Knowledge of the financial services industry, venture capital and the investment sector, an asset

　　5 years of experience in applications support and maintenance and particularly as a management systems analyst

　　Excellent knowledge of Office Suite

　　Financial and analytical competencies

　　Knowledge of how to set up, implement and deploy financial systems

　　Knowledge of integrated software

　　Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

　　Ability to develop and document processes and practices

　　Knowledge of requirements for financial reporting and general business operations

　　Ability to grasp new concepts quickly

　　Initiative and creativity

　　Ability to work in a team

　　Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with external and internal clients

　　Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

　　Bilingualism (French & English)

　　Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers , we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] .

　　While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

　　BDC is a bank unlike any other. We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. The only institution whose purpose is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by focusing on the success of small and medium-sized businesses, with a human touch and a genuine presence. At BDC, we’re changing people’s and businesses’ lives for the better. That’s what makes us unique as a bank.

　　That’s why we are banking at another level.