- Lead and deliver automation projects utilizing technologies such as RPA, Python, and Cloud.
- Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Evaluate business processes for potential transformation and automation opportunities.
- Collaborate with business SMEs and technical teams to brainstorm and assess solution feasibility.
- Create and review detailed solution design documents outlining current and future states.
- Develop wireframes, mockups, and low-fidelity prototypes to visualize business requirements and workflows.
- Document and communicate proposed solutions' business outcomes and benefits.
- Establish best practices, standard templates, and project governance guidelines for automation projects.
- Manage all project life cycle phases, from scoping and solution development to implementation.
- Work with Process Owners and Business Leads to roll out completed solutions.
- Maintain and groom the product backlog.
- Organize and lead Scrum meetings, including stand-ups, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Occasionally perform weekend testing for releases, typically one or two per quarter.
- Coach and develop staff to perform successfully in their current roles and develop them into management positions

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 3+ years of experience working as a business analyst in an agile setting, preferably to deliver software/automation solutions
- 1-2 yrs experience leading a team
- Exceptional communications skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work independently




- Able to gather functional/non-functional requirements and translate user requests to technical specifications
- Understanding of the benefits of Business Process Management, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Automation
- Create and execute test plans in Dev/QA/UAT Environments
- Design, evaluate, and monitor key metrics with business teams
- Assets:
- Advanced MS Excel Skills
- Familiar with Visio and Draw.io
- Familiar with Database Systems (SQL/NoSQL)
- Financial product knowledge and knowledge of Fund Administration
- Knowledge of JIRA and Confluence
- Certification on Business Analysis
- Certification in Project Management
- Experience using JIRA and Confluence to manage projects

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading automation projects using RPA, Python, and Cloud technologies while effectively gathering and analyzing business requirements. Proficient in Agile methodologies, project management, and team leadership to drive successful software and automation solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- RPA
- Python
- Agile Environment
- Business Process Management
- Project Management Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Business Analysis
- Requirements Gathering
- Test Plan Creation
- Metrics Design and Monitoring
- Automation Solutions Development

Soft Skills

- Exceptional Communication Skills
- Independent Work Ability
- Team Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

- Business Analysis Certification
- Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

- Finance
- Accounting
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Information Systems
- Fund Administration

Tools & Technologies

- MS Excel
- Visio
- Draw.io
- SQL
- NoSQL
- JIRA
- Confluence

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📌 Lead Business Analyst (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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📍 Halifax Regional Municipality