WHO WE ARE Anchored in our purpose to help clients achieve their financial goals, Odlum Brown has remained an independent, full-service investment firm for over 100 years. Wholly owned by its team members, the firm continues its tradition of leadership in the financial community as one of BC's most respected investment firms.
THE OPPORTUNITY We have an opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our award-winning firm in the Vancouver office.
WHAT YOU'LL DO The Business Analyst partners with business stakeholders and technology teams to identify business needs, analyze processes, document requirements, and support the delivery of strategic initiatives. The role is responsible for translating business objectives into actionable requirements and ensuring solutions align with organizational goals and regulatory obligations.
RESPONSIBILITIES Business Analysis and Requirements Management Elicit, analyze, and validate business requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and process reviews
Develop explicit documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, user stories, and process maps
Translate business needs into actionable requirements for technical teams
Support solution design to ensure alignment with business objectives
Process Improvement Analyze current business processes and identify opportunities for efficiency and automation
Document current-state and future-state workflows
Recommend process improvements to reduce operational risk and improve client and employee experiences
Assist in the development of business cases and cost-benefit analyses
Project Delivery Collaborate with project managers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to support project execution
Participate in planning, testing, implementation, and post-implementation activities
Track requirements throughout the project lifecycle
Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies
Testing and Quality Assurance Develop test scenarios and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Validate delivered solutions against documented requirements
Coordinate defect resolution and business sign-off activities
Stakeholder Communication Build trusted working relationships with business units, technology teams, and vendors
Facilitate meetings to support alignment, decision-making,



and issue resolution
Present findings, recommendations, project updates, and supporting documentation to stakeholders and leadership
COMPETENCIES Analysis - Assess quantitative and qualitative data, information, or situations to understand the most important details, identify patterns or meaning, and translate it into useful recommendations, decisions, or actions
Change Management - Create strategies, plans and solutions that guide people and teams through change to ensure smooth transitions, buy-in, and sustained outcomes
Consulting - Conduct discovery, plan and design solutions, implement strategies, and provide advice to stakeholders within the firm to solve challenges, achieve target state and/or improve performance
Process Improvement and Documentation - Uncover, understand, document, optimize and communicate processes to make them more efficient, effective, and consistent
Project Management - Plan, coordinate, execute, and oversee projects, balancing time, resources, and scope to achieve objectives, support stakeholders, and meet deadlines
Requirements Gathering - Discover, identify, document, and validate business needs to inform system or vendor selection, solution development, and/or project planning
Software Development - Design, build, deploy, and maintain software solutions to meet functional and technical requirements
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE 3+ years of Business Analysis experience delivering on business and technology projects
Experience in investment management, wealth management, brokerage, or related financial services environments
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field
Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
Experience with tools such as JIRA,



Azure DevOps, Confluence, Visio, or similar platforms
Experience with SQL Server administration and development, as well as report development using SQL Server Reporting Services, is an asset
Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS CBAP, CCBA, PMI-PBA, or similar certification
Knowledge of Canadian financial services regulations, including CIRO, Client Focused Reforms, privacy requirements, and operational controls
Experience with portfolio management systems, CRM platforms, trading systems, digital client onboarding, cybersecurity initiatives, or related business technology platforms
SUCCESS MEASURES Deliver clear, high-quality business requirements that support effective solution design and implementation
Identify and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and user experience
Support strategic initiatives from discovery through implementation
Build trusted relationships with business and technology stakeholders
Ensure solutions meet business objectives, regulatory expectations, and user needs
WHAT WE OFFER A culture of openness, collaboration and respect is foundational to our firm. We are a diverse, driven group of individuals who genuinely care about one another and value each individual's contribution.
We offer a competitive and equitable total rewards package, including mentorship programs and meaningful professional development to support your continued growth. The expected salary range for this role is $80,000 -$100,000 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Any employment restrictions must be disclosed at the time of application, with supporting documentation provided prior to a potential offer of employment.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
We appreciate your interest and thank you for considering this opportunity. We will contact candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements for the role.

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📌 Business Analyst (British Columbia)
🏢 Odlum Brown
📍 British Columbia