We are hiring a Application Business Analyst, IT Application Management

Reporting To: Manager, IT Business Analysis

Full time/Part- Time: Full-time (12-month contract)

Posting Date: November 9, 2026

Closing Date: December 14, 2026

Salary Range: $60,306-$90,459

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grade: 8.4

Office Location: Toronto, ON

Great location Steps away from the main public transit station

What we offer: Highly competitive compensation package which includes, base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities

*Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of the Business Analysis Community of Practice, within the IT Department, the Application Business Analyst provides support to the Product Owners by analyzing requirements and ensuring that when the change requests are entered into the ALM system that the potential gap and impact of the change from the “current state” has been broken out and clarified. The Application Business Analyst willassist with the administration of processes, reporting, investigation and analysis, design, development and testing requirements for projects, products and any related system updates with low-to-medium complexity. In the BA Community of Practice, the incumbent is an active participant in supporting the execution of “Self-Directed” programs designed for the betterment of the Business Analysis Playbook by sharing ideas, options and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements at all levels.

How you will contribute:





- Deliver on the Gap and Impact assessment between Current State and Future State of business requirements and development of technical business requirements to create change requests in the ALM system
- Recommends controls by identifying problems, writing improved procedures.
- Assists in defining project requirements through analysis and participation in related planning activities
- Monitors project progress by tracking activity; resolving problems; publishing progress reports; recommending actions.
- Maintains system protocols by writing and updating procedures and tracking requirement changes
- Provides references for QA and developers by writing and maintaining requirements and documentation of changes
- Uses tools such as MS SQL and Optimus queries to extract data analytics to support requirements gathering as well as internal research for projects and initiatives
- Proactively engage impacted lines of business and stakeholders and ensure the required level of approvals are obtained to support delivery
- Adhere to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are met, when applicable
- Promotes completion of Requirements Traceability Matrix
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Manager, Product Owners and more senior Business Analyst

The experience you need:

Skills and Attributes:





- Foster practical understanding of business analysis profession
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse groups, management levels and subject matter experts
- Detail-oriented with high degree of accuracy and strong organizational skills
- Experience in financial services systems and processes would be considered an asset
- Ability to facilitate business meetings and application design sessions
- Ability to create clear documentation and explain complex process flows.
- Solid ability to interpret customer / business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements as well as effectively explain them to internal and external contacts or groups
- Strong analytical (critical thinking) and problem-solving skills (trouble shooting)
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment blending both new and older technologies
- Ability to self-learn and take the initiative to learn the required skills
- Proven ability to support and deliver on multiple tasks or activities as well as adjust accordingly when there’s a change in urgency
- Ability to self-motivate, prioritize and meet deadlines in a seamless execution whether on-site or remote
- Highly resourceful with a proactive / go-getter attitude

Education/Certification/Experience Requirements:

- Completed post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Arts & Science or related field and / or 1-2 years equivalent experience required
- Practical experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) delivery specifically in agile,

📌 Application Business Analyst, IT Application Management (Canada)
🏢 First National Financial
📍 Canada