Business System Analyst, Retail Investments Technology

Application Deadline:

05/14/2026

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group:

Technology

Are you passionate about driving business transformation through technology? We’re seeking an experienced Senior Business Systems Analyst to join Retail Investments Technology team at BMO. In this role, you will provide strategic consulting, align technology solutions with business needs, and lead initiatives that shape the future of our enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

As a member of a multi-functional team, you will be primary responsible for business requirements elicitation and management.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Elicits requirements and analyzes feasibility to ensure solutions/initiatives achieve the expected business outcomes.
• Supports various project teams across the project lifecycle to ensure development is aligned with the business requirements.
• Develops informative, coherent, and usable project documents (project artifacts) for multiple stakeholders covering functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Apply depth of domain & functional expertise for the assigned portfolio to drive the expected business value.
• Break down strategic problems and analyze data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Understands and follows a project requirements management plan so that activities and milestones of the project team can be measured against the goals of the plan.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• Build tests cases in order to validate business requirements and End-User Testing results.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Required: 5+ years of business analysis IT experience in financial industry, preferably within capital markets, wealth management, asset management or investment operations.
• Required: Post-secondary degree in business, finance, and/or computer science.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Knowledge of business analysis, project delivery practices and standards across the project lifecycle. Business analysis accreditation is an asset.
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insight to help drive business decisions.
• Data driven decision making.
• Highly effective communicator. Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Collaboration & teamwork skills with a focus on cross-group collaboration.

Soft Skills/Leadership Skills

• Ownership mindset, strong analytical capabilities and a passion for problem-solving and adapting to change. 
• Displays acumen with technical concepts and business/industry knowledge with a strong desire for continuous learning.
• Can-do attitude. Persists in driving towards the end goal by self and leading the team.
• Awareness of critical path amidst changing priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage ambiguity and tight deadlines.
• Willingness to ask questions, challenge the process and seek out answers.
• Ability to assimilate lots of detailed information effectively.
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills.

Hybrid work arrangement: The candidate is expected to work on-site at our downtown Toronto, ON location.

Salary:

$61,600.00 - $113,900.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.