Senior Business Systems Analyst Job

Employer Name: FEP Search Group	SpiderID: 2850849
Location: Downtown, Toronto, Ontario	Date Posted: 8/10/2009
Wage: $60K to $72K	Category: Accounting/Bookkeeping
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Job Description:
1) Provide consulting services to business partners on new initiatives (small to large of varying complexity).
2) Develop proposals for small to medium projects.
3) Lead detailed requirement phases identifying, tracking, escalating and/or resolving business systems issues.
4) Assess, research, analyze and document sponsor/stakeholder needs in accordance with Project Life Cycle and CMM deliverables utilizing reporting tools, requirements. Identify, track and resolve business systems issues.
5) Recommend business solutions that satisfy sponsor/stakeholder needs continually exploring and assessing options for value-add for clients.
6) Determine best mix of development together with Project Manager, interfacing applications, third party vendor solutions to meet business requirements and project objectives.
7) Ensure adequate end-user documentation and training. Contribute to successful project completion within budget and on time by identifying risks and developing/recommending mitigation strategies.
8) Develop detailed plans and accurate estimates for completion of Requirements and Acceptance phases of projects
9) Develop test plans and execute testing including leading the systems and acceptance testing by facilitating participation of appropriate staff in project completion.
10) Develop criteria for and participate in the evaluation of 3rd party vendors and software as well as due diligence exercises.
11) Manage the detail aspects of day-to-day operations with 3rd party vendors.
12) Effectively communicate and build rapport with team members, stakeholders and business partners using a variety of techniques and collaboration from initiation to close.
13) Facilitate small to large meetings and conduct information gathering sessions (e.g. JAD).
14) Prepare and deliver presentations to business partners and senior management, selecting the appropriate approach based on the audience.
15) Resolve conflicts/issues of medium complexity and escalate others as appropriate.
16) Act as team leader and provide direction, expertise, feedback, coaching and development to build the capability of more junior staff.
17) Continually enhance skills and build knowledge in all aspects of the organization, the business and information systems.

Job Requirements:
Behavioural Competencies

Motivated and business-oriented
Able to think �outside the box�
Customer-focused
Able to deal with ambiguity
Strategic Influencing
Teamwork & Cooperation
Analytical Thinking
Developing Others
Communication Skills
Facilitation Skills
Presentation Skills

Education/Experience
At least 5 years of Business Systems Analysis experience within IT group for a large company

Process Knowledge
Solid knowledge of business specification writing and requirements methods: interviewing, data modeling, business process modeling, business object modeling and user interface design
Different requirement methodologies: Use Cases
Quality Controls
Cost/Benefit Analysis & alternatives identification
Risk Assessment & Quantification methodologies
Experience with conflicts and issues resolution and escalation
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

Business Knowledge
Knowledge of ADP applications/processes
Has a good understanding of the business functions and relevant core processes for mutual funds trading as well as the Fundserve interface to fund companies
Investment industry knowledge and experience a definite asset � Canadian Securities Course is a definite asset
Factors affecting business lines being serviced
Knowledge of BU specific strategies & critical success factors

Systems Knowledge
Windows based technology -NET and Microsoft Visual Studio applications built on their own infrastructure and interfaces to other systems
IT Standards, Methodologies, CMM & audit requirements
Proficient with personal computer productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, MS Project and technical design tools including Visio

People Management Knowledge
Talent Management process (performance management, performance development/coaching, reward/recognition)

Applicants are encouraged to apply directly by going to: http://www.fepsearchgroup.com/accounting-jobs/accounting-job-00972.html

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Jane Shah	Company Type: Employer
Company: FEP Search Group

City: Toronto
State: Ontario
Zip: M5G 1T6

Web Site: http://www.fepsearchgroup.com/acct.htm