Associate Director, Business Analyst

Aon is looking for Associate Director, Software Business Systems Analyst

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Business Systems Analyst to join our dynamic team. At Aon Life Solutions, we deliver innovative technology in PathWise, the award-winning and industry leading GPU powered High-Performance Computing (HPC) to our clients to solve their most sophisticated and challenging tasks. You will be a key player in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring the successful delivery of our software products.

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions supporting the Strategy and Technology Group (STG), in Toronto, Ontario.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Contribute to the expansion of the software development team:
• Assist in defining structure, roles and responsibilities.
• Participate in the interview and selection process.
• Contribute to the establishment of team processes, methodologies and best practices.
• Assist in the selection and setup of necessary development tools, environments, and infrastructure.
• Conduct interviews, workshops, and document analysis to gather and understand business needs and translate them into detailed requirements.
• Participate in the system design process, ensuring alignment between business and technical solutions.
• Manage, analyze and prioritize requirements throughout the software development lifecycle, adapting to changing needs and priorities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including user stories, use cases, functional specifications, process flows, and data models.
• Work closely with the development team to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly. Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and the technical team.
• Optimally communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including technical and non-technical audiences. Present requirements and project updates clearly and concisely.
• Evaluate existing systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization.

How this opportunity is different

As a Business Systems Analyst you will be responsible for analyzing, documenting, and managing requirements for software development projects. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across various groups, including product management, development, testing, and business users, to understand their needs and translate them into actionable specifications. This role requires a solid understanding of software development methodologies, superb communication skills, and the ability to think critically and analytically.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
• 10+ years of demonstrable experience as a Software Business Analyst, preferably in the insurance and financial industries.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience with GPUs and High Performance Computing a big plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to elicit and document sophisticated business requirements.
• Proficiency in using business analysis tools and techniques including requirements management, process mapping, data modeling, prototyping.
• Superb communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work optimally in a team environment.
• Solid attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Figma, SQL, Visio, Tableau, Power BI and Mural.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA, ECBA) is a plus.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

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