Fitch Group
Fitch Ratings is currently seeking Business Analyst, Associate Director in Fitch’s Toronto, Canada office.
About the Role The Business Analyst is a squad-facing role within Technology & Data Delivery Enablement, translating business needs into actionable requirements that drive measurable outcomes for an Agile squad. The Business Analyst partners with Delivery Owners, Technical Owners, and squad members to ensure technology solutions align with business strategies while supporting predictable, high-quality delivery.
This position operates within a culture of accountability, delivery excellence, and continuous improvement. The Business Analyst learns evolving ways of working (including AI-enabled practices) and develops stakeholder communication skills. This role ensures requirements are clear, testable, and delivery-ready while maintaining focus on business value, actively participating in Communities of Practice to develop expertise in modern requirements management.
What We Offer
Direct impact:
Support requirements outcomes for critical squad-level initiatives
Modern practices:
Learn AI-enabled workflows, continuous delivery, and outcome-focused execution
Collaborative environment:
Partner with Product Owners, Delivery Owners, Technical Owners, Engineering, Data, and QA
Growth and development:
Clear development path with mentorship and progression to Business Analyst, Associate Director roles
Community engagement:
Participate in the Agile Delivery Center of Excellence and Communities of Practice
We'll Count on You To Business and Technology Alignment
Engage directly with business stakeholders and end users to elicit, validate, and refine requirements
Align technology solutions with business strategies and translate needs into clear, testable requirements
Partner with Product Owners to ensure requirements support business value and stakeholder needs
Maintain focus on outcomes and business impact
Requirements Management and Delivery Partnership
Partner with Delivery Owners and technical teams on Agile processes including story creation, backlog refinement, and sprint planning
Ensure requirements are delivery-ready, sequenced appropriately, and support continuous flow
Surface delivery risks early; drive mitigations with clear ownership
Technical Insight and Documentation
Provide estimation insights and identify risks related to requirements clarity and technical feasibility
Perform data profiling to validate requirements and document data flows
Partner with Engineering and Data teams on non‑functional requirements
Assist with smoke testing to ensure solutions meet business requirements
Operating Model and Enablement
Facilitate requirements sessions and maintain documentation in tools (Jira, Confluence)
Ensure requirements artifacts are current, accessible, and actionable
Provide clear updates on requirements status, risks, and dependencies
AI Enablement and Modern Practices
Learn and apply AI‑enabled tools for requirements gathering, documentation, and analysis
Develop AI literacy to understand how AI enhances requirements management
Experiment with AI‑assisted process mapping and automated documentation
Accountability and Continuous Improvement
Own requirements clarity and quality; ensure requirements enable predictable delivery
Participate actively in retrospectives; identify opportunities to improve processes
Build personal accountability for requirements outcomes and delivery success
Education and Collaboration
Educate squad members on business goals and software value; emphasize outcomes
Foster collaboration between business and technical teams
Build strong stakeholder relationships for effective requirements elicitation
What You Need to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience
0‑2 years in business analysis, requirements management, or related role
Foundational understanding of requirements gathering and documentation
Strong analytical and communication skills
Eagerness to learn business analysis practices and AI‑enabled tools
What Would Make You Stand Out
Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP, CCBA) or Agile (PMI‑ACP)
Experience with requirements tools (Jira, Confluence, or similar)
Exposure to data analysis or SQL
Understanding of software development lifecycle
Why Fitch At Fitch Group, we empower investors and issuers with the intelligence they need to make critical decisions with confidence. We provide accurate, timely, and actionable insights across credit ratings, research, data, and analytics. Our culture values integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Join us to work on meaningful challenges, grow your career, and make an impact in global financial markets.
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About the Role The Business Analyst is a squad-facing role within Technology & Data Delivery Enablement, translating business needs into actionable requirements that drive measurable outcomes for an Agile squad. The Business Analyst partners with Delivery Owners, Technical Owners, and squad members to ensure technology solutions align with business strategies while supporting predictable, high-quality delivery.
This position operates within a culture of accountability, delivery excellence, and continuous improvement. The Business Analyst learns evolving ways of working (including AI-enabled practices) and develops stakeholder communication skills. This role ensures requirements are clear, testable, and delivery-ready while maintaining focus on business value, actively participating in Communities of Practice to develop expertise in modern requirements management.
What We Offer
Direct impact:
Support requirements outcomes for critical squad-level initiatives
Modern practices:
Learn AI-enabled workflows, continuous delivery, and outcome-focused execution
Collaborative environment:
Partner with Product Owners, Delivery Owners, Technical Owners, Engineering, Data, and QA
Growth and development:
Clear development path with mentorship and progression to Business Analyst, Associate Director roles
Community engagement:
Participate in the Agile Delivery Center of Excellence and Communities of Practice
We'll Count on You To Business and Technology Alignment
Engage directly with business stakeholders and end users to elicit, validate, and refine requirements
Align technology solutions with business strategies and translate needs into clear, testable requirements
Partner with Product Owners to ensure requirements support business value and stakeholder needs
Maintain focus on outcomes and business impact
Requirements Management and Delivery Partnership
Partner with Delivery Owners and technical teams on Agile processes including story creation, backlog refinement, and sprint planning
Ensure requirements are delivery-ready, sequenced appropriately, and support continuous flow
Surface delivery risks early; drive mitigations with clear ownership
Technical Insight and Documentation
Provide estimation insights and identify risks related to requirements clarity and technical feasibility
Perform data profiling to validate requirements and document data flows
Partner with Engineering and Data teams on non‑functional requirements
Assist with smoke testing to ensure solutions meet business requirements
Operating Model and Enablement
Facilitate requirements sessions and maintain documentation in tools (Jira, Confluence)
Ensure requirements artifacts are current, accessible, and actionable
Provide clear updates on requirements status, risks, and dependencies
AI Enablement and Modern Practices
Learn and apply AI‑enabled tools for requirements gathering, documentation, and analysis
Develop AI literacy to understand how AI enhances requirements management
Experiment with AI‑assisted process mapping and automated documentation
Accountability and Continuous Improvement
Own requirements clarity and quality; ensure requirements enable predictable delivery
Participate actively in retrospectives; identify opportunities to improve processes
Build personal accountability for requirements outcomes and delivery success
Education and Collaboration
Educate squad members on business goals and software value; emphasize outcomes
Foster collaboration between business and technical teams
Build strong stakeholder relationships for effective requirements elicitation
What You Need to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience
0‑2 years in business analysis, requirements management, or related role
Foundational understanding of requirements gathering and documentation
Strong analytical and communication skills
Eagerness to learn business analysis practices and AI‑enabled tools
What Would Make You Stand Out
Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP, CCBA) or Agile (PMI‑ACP)
Experience with requirements tools (Jira, Confluence, or similar)
Exposure to data analysis or SQL
Understanding of software development lifecycle
Why Fitch At Fitch Group, we empower investors and issuers with the intelligence they need to make critical decisions with confidence. We provide accurate, timely, and actionable insights across credit ratings, research, data, and analytics. Our culture values integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Join us to work on meaningful challenges, grow your career, and make an impact in global financial markets.
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