IT - Bus Systems Analyst V

We are seeking a highly accomplished IT - Bus Systems Analyst V for an enterprise-level contract opportunity based in Toronto. In this role, you will take on a pivotal business systems analysis, AI enablement, and engineering delivery coordination capacity, serving as the connective hub between architecture, software engineering, product management, and business stakeholders.

Operating within a hybrid model in Toronto, you will translate strategic stakeholder direction and complex technical concepts into well-defined, actionable backlog items with rigorous acceptance criteria. You will lead backlog prioritization, monitor cross-functional dependencies, mitigate delivery risks, and facilitate seamless coordination across active artificial intelligence and enterprise engineering workstreams. This position demands an experienced BSA with proven exposure to AI initiatives, strong Agile backlog management capabilities, and exceptional facilitation skills to drive delivery continuity and maintain alignment across multidisciplinary teams.

Location: Toronto, ON

Assignment Type: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)

Contract Duration: 8-month contract (with potential for extension and conversion)

Advantages
High-Growth Team: Join an expanding digital and engineering team with strong potential for long-term engagement and permanent conversion.

Cutting-Edge AI Scope: Direct involvement in shaping enterprise-grade artificial intelligence and copilot initiatives.

Balanced Hybrid Model: Enjoy flexibility with a structured schedule requiring only 2 days onsite per week in Toronto.

Cross-Functional Leadership: High-visibility coordination role bridging enterprise architecture, engineering squads, product owners, and business leadership.

Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, product, and business stakeholders to maintain delivery momentum across active initiatives.

Translate business goals and architectural discussions into clear, actionable user stories and backlog items with detailed acceptance criteria.

Maintain a structured, continuously prioritized, and refined backlog to support efficient sprint planning and iteration execution.

Coordinate cross-functional working sessions, document key decisions, track action items, and ensure timely follow-through across accountable owners.

Proactively identify, track, and communicate project status, inter-team dependencies, technical impediments, and delivery risks.

Partner with technical squads and operations leads to resolve cross-stream coordination challenges and eliminate blockers to delivery.

Produce concise, high-quality documentation, requirements artifacts, process flows, and decision logs to maintain knowledge continuity.

Communicate roadmaps, priorities, milestones, and next steps clearly to maintain alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Qualifications
Core Technical & Business Systems Analysis Requirements
BSA Experience: Minimum 5+ years of dedicated professional experience as a Business Systems Analyst or Business Analyst supporting enterprise technology initiatives.

Artificial Intelligence Exposure: 2 to 3 years of practical experience working on AI-driven initiatives, machine learning capabilities, or conversational AI solutions.

Backlog Management & Agile Delivery: Proven expertise eliciting requirements, breaking down complex epics, and authoring user stories with precise acceptance criteria in Agile/Scrum environments.

Technical Acumen: Strong familiarity with engineering, software development lifecycles (SDLC), and enterprise architecture terminology.

Education: Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical work experience).

Preferred Technical Assets & Industry Background
AI Tooling: Hands-on experience or familiarity with Microsoft Copilot Studio or similar generative AI platforms is considered a strong asset.

Financial Services Context: Prior experience within enterprise financial services or large-scale banking environments is an asset.

Soft Skills & Delivery Attributes
Stakeholder Facilitation: Exceptional interpersonal and consensus-building skills to manage alignment between technical engineers, architects, and business partners.

Delivery Coordination: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to track actions, manage dependencies, and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.

Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical dependencies in clear, concise business terms.

Summary
If you're interested in the "IT - Bus Systems Analyst V" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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