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 environment, 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 Workplace
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 (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Nova Scotia