Business Analyst

Permanent Full Time 

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Investment Planning Counsel (IPC) is one of Canada's leading independent wealth management firms. We are a diverse group of people all driven towards one goal: helping our advisors build a better business through a remarkable client experience.    

In November 2023, Canada Life acquired IPC.  Canada Life is a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies and serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States.   

With the acquisition, IPC and Canada Life’s existing wealth platforms create one of Canada’s leading wealth providers.

Our Operations team is currently growing! We’re seeking an Operations Business Analyst – someone who can provide thorough business process and technical analysis to support the Operations team to solve business problems and seize opportunities.

What you will do

• Assist Operations leaders to define business problems and/or opportunities for specific projects and initiatives

• Put together analytics and reports that will add value and streamline business processes

• Perform research on industry trends and keep abreast of any regulatory changes

• Perform requirements/analysis risk assessment and provide recommendations for development and implementation approach

• Document technical analysis required for each initiative in collaboration with developers and programmer analysts to ensure a smooth and streamlined development and application configuration

• Collaborate with the Project Office team to determine and manage project tasks per internal standards

• Work with both internal and 3rd party integrators and developers to ensure agreed quality standards are met

• Develop a recommended test approach based on the nature and magnitude of change to be implemented

• Assist in the development and execution of test cases and deployment

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to design and create future state processes in support of software solution implementations, regulatory changes, other project related work and/or operational needs

• Collaborate with the training team and stakeholders to translate business changes into actionable project deliverables including communications, training plans and education activities to support the implementation and adoption of business changes

What you will bring

• Excellent relationship building, planning, organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities required

• Must be able to manage and monitor multiple tasks across projects and time lines

• Excellent communication skills, spoken and written, to convey or present factual and conceptual information on issues which require detailed explanation and interpretation

• Ability to work with a variety of technological systems and databases

• Ability to work independently towards a common goal

• Excellent relationship building, planning, organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities required

• Must be able to manage and monitor multiple tasks across projects and time lines

• Excellent communication skills, spoken and written, to convey or present factual and conceptual information on issues which require detailed explanation and interpretation

• Ability to work with a variety of technological systems and databases

• Ability to work independently towards a common goal

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The base salary for this position is between  $54,500 - $ 81,800 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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