Business Analyst, Senior - Individual Project Management

The Opportunity:  At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes. We are looking to bring a Senior Business Analyst (Individual) onto our Individual Project Management team. The Senior Business Analyst (Individual) plays a key role in contributing to the on time and on budget success of various projects by accurately capturing the requirements and scope. This role typically works on smaller initiatives and/or works with a more Senior BA on mid-sized initiatives. Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.   Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.  What you’ll do: Work with stakeholders to understand, question, and clarify business needs Translate business needs into clear, structured, and testable requirements Break down complex problems into manageable, prioritized work (MVP vs future phases) Support delivery teams to ensure requirements are understood, built correctly, and aligned to business goals Participate in and support UAT to validate solutions meet business needs before release Assess impacts of changes and support issue resolution and continuous improvement   What you’ll bring: 5-7+ years of Business Analysis experience in enterprise environments Strong understanding of insurance or financial services Ability to think critically and challenge requirements that don’t make sense Proven ability to turn ambiguous needs into structured requirements Experience supporting end-to-end delivery (requirements through validation) Hands-on experience with UAT and validating solutions with business users Ability to prioritize requirements based on value and risk Experience working across multiple systems and teams Strong stakeholder communication and ability to drive alignment Works well with autonomy as well as in a team Ability to mentor newer BAs Experience working in Agile and/or Waterfall delivery environments Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience FLMI designation (or working toward) considered an asset What’s in it for you: Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities  Total Rewards: Incentive pay, annual salary reviews, employer-paid benefits and pension matching  Time Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each year Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach. At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at [email protected]. We’re happy to help.   Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education. In addition to your salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance, plus a wide range of competitive benefits.   If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included. Reports To: Director, Individual Portfolio ManagementDepartment: Individual Project Management Term: Permanent Full-Time