Business Analyst (5-8 years of experience) to conduct current-state assessments and operational analysis across branch compliance and supervisory processes- 42231

Our financial services client is seeking a Business Analyst (5-8 years of experience) to conduct current-state assessments and operational analysis across branch compliance and supervisory processes- 42231

Location Address: Toronto (5 Days a Week in Office)

Contract Duration: 6 months (High Chance of Extension)

Schedule Hours: 9 am- 5 pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week

Story Behind the Need

Sales Management is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a strategic business initiative focused on assessing and optimizing compliance and supervisory responsibilities across branches. This role will play a key part in conducting a comprehensive current-state assessment, gathering and synthesizing operational data, identifying process efficiencies, and helping drive future-state recommendations.

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical, business-focused professional who excels at data collection, stakeholder engagement, process analysis, and translating complex operational information into actionable insights.

Daily activities:

- Lead current-state assessments across approximately 80 branches.
- Conduct detailed data gathering and analysis related to branch compliance and supervisory activities.
- Partner with Branch Managers, Regional Directors, Managers of Administration, and other key stakeholders to collect and validate information.
- Facilitate interviews and working sessions to understand operational processes, roles, responsibilities, and workload distribution.




- Analyze collected data to identify trends, inconsistencies, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop process maps, workflow documentation, and operational assessments.
- Create heat maps, summaries, dashboards, and prioritization frameworks to support decision-making.
- Perform deep-dive analysis of business processes without prematurely moving into solution design.
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and potential transition of activities to centralized supervision teams.
- Support future-state design discussions and recommendations as the project progresses.
- Prepare presentation materials and executive-level summaries for leadership review.
- Collaborate closely with project sponsors and business leaders throughout the initiative.

Must-have requirements:

- 5-8 years of Business Analysis experience conducting current-state assessments, business process reviews, and operational analysis.
- Experience gathering requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and documentation reviews.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders including Senior Managers, Directors, and Executives.
- Strong process mapping and workflow analysis experience.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

- Experience within Wealth Management, Brokerage,



Financial Services, Banking, Capital Markets (GBM), or related financial institutions.
- Prior experience supporting Wealth Technology, GBM, or similar business functions.
- Project Management experience or exposure to project delivery methodologies.
- Knowledge of branch operations, compliance, supervision, or regulatory processes.

Education:

Post-undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related discipline.

Best VS. Average Candidate:

The successful candidate will have experience leading initiatives that require extensive current-state analysis and business discovery. They will demonstrate the ability to:

- Ask insightful follow-up questions and uncover underlying process details.
- Challenge assumptions through thoughtful analysis.
- Synthesize large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data.
- Build solid relationships with business stakeholders.
- Navigate complex and regulated business environments.
- Maintain an analytical mindset focused on understanding and documenting existing processes before recommending solutions.

Candidates with experience in any of the following environments will be highly regarded:

- Wealth Management
- Brokerage Operations
- GBM
- Business Analysis experience
- Technical and behavioral assessment
- Stakeholder management and communication capabilitiesProject fit and overall alignment

Candidate Review & Selection

Round 1:

In-Person Interview (60 minutes)

- Hiring Manager + Project Stakeholders
- Business Analysis experience
- Technical and behavioral assessment

📌 Business Analyst (Toronto)
🏢 S.I. Systems
📍 Toronto