Business Analyst - Lead, Front Office Technology & Business Delivery

Alberta Investment Management Corporation

$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or similar field.
  • 8+ years of experience in Business Analysis, especially in investment management or financial services.
  • Proven track record of delivering technology solutions across the full project lifecycle.
  • Strong skills in requirements gathering and problem-solving with stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience in Agile, DevOps, or similar frameworks, including backlog refinement and sprint planning.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with stakeholders in investment, risk, operations, and technology to define business needs.
  • Elicit and document business requirements, converting them into functional specifications.
  • Support projects from business case development through to deployment.
  • Lead small to medium initiatives and assist in larger enterprise programs.
  • Perform root cause analysis to identify process improvements and recommend tech solutions.
  • Create and maintain user stories, process documentation, and product backlogs.
  • Collaborate in an Agile/DevOps environment to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Mentor junior analysts and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certification.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on mentorship.
  • Exposure to a variety of investment management products and processes.
Full Job Description

CLOSING DATE:

October 3, 2026

What You Will Do

  • Partner with investment, risk, operations, and technology stakeholders to understand business needs and priorities.

  • Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.

  • Support initiatives from business case development through design, testing, implementation, and deployment.

  • Lead small to medium-sized initiatives and contribute to larger enterprise programs.

  • Perform root cause analysis, identify process improvements, and recommend technology solutions.

  • Create and maintain user stories, process documentation, and product backlogs.

  • Collaborate within an Agile/DevOps delivery model to support successful business outcomes.

  • Mentor junior Business Analysts and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

You are an experienced Business Analyst with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy solving business challenges, and can effectively bridge business and technology teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

  • 8+ years of Business Analysis experience, preferably within investment management, capital markets, pension funds, or financial services.

  • Experience delivering technology solutions and supporting projects across the full delivery lifecycle.

  • Strong requirements gathering, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Experience working within Agile, DevOps, or similar delivery frameworks, with strong knowledge of backlog refinement, sprint planning, and dependency management.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of capital markets products and the investment management industry, with deep expertise in OTC derivatives, fixed income, and private markets.

  • Experience with Azure DevOps and investment management platforms such as Aladdin, SimCorp, eFront, or Bloomberg.

  • Professional Business Analysis, Agile, or related certifications.

  • Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching other analysts.

  • Proficiency in leveraging emerging AI tools to improve productivity, automate routine tasks, accelerate analysis, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation within business and technology environments.

What Success Looks Like

  • Build trusted partnerships across investments, operations, and technology.

  • Deliver high-quality analysis and requirements that support business outcomes.

  • Lead and contribute to technology initiatives that create value for investment teams.

  • Develop strong knowledge of AIMCo's investment business, data, and technology landscape.

Next Steps

We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

ALERT - Be on the lookout for AIMCo career opportunities advertised through third parties that request an application fee or too much information. To verify, all opportunities are posted on aimco.ca/jobs

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