Fitch Ratings | Business Analyst - Toronto, Canada

Fitch Ratings is one of the world’s top credit ratings agencies, providing critical analysis and research to financial market participants. They are seeking a Business Analyst to translate business needs into actionable requirements, ensuring technology solutions align with business strategies while supporting high-quality delivery.ResponsibilitiesEngage directly with business stakeholders and end users to elicit, validate, and refine requirementsAlign technology solutions with business strategies and translating needs into clear, testable requirementsPartner with Product Owners to ensure requirements support business value and stakeholder needsMaintain focus on outcomes and business impactPartner with Delivery Owners and technical teams on Agile processes including story creation, backlog refinement, and sprint planningEnsure requirements are delivery-ready, sequenced appropriately, and support continuous flowSurface delivery risks early; drive mitigations with clear ownershipProvide estimation insights and identify risks related to requirements clarity and technical feasibilityPerform data profiling to validate requirements and document data flowsPartner with Engineering and Data teams on non-functional requirementsAssist with smoke testing to ensure solutions meet business requirementsFacilitate requirements sessions and maintain documentation in tools (Jira, Confluence)Ensure requirements artifacts are current, accessible, and actionableProvide clear updates on requirements status, risks, and dependenciesLearn and apply AI-enabled tools for requirements gathering, documentation, and analysisDevelop AI literacy to understand how AI enhances requirements managementExperiment with AI-assisted process mapping and automated documentationOwn requirements clarity and quality; ensure requirements enable predictable deliveryParticipate actively in retrospectives; identify opportunities to improve processesBuild personal accountability for requirements outcomes and delivery successEducate squad members on business goals and software value; emphasize outcomesFoster collaboration between business and technical teamsBuild strong stakeholder relationships for effective requirements elicitationSkillsYou hold a bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field (or have equivalent experience)You have 0–2 years of experience in business analysis, requirements management, or a related roleYou have a foundational understanding of requirements elicitation, documentation, and validationYou bring strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsYou're eager to learn modern business analysis practices, including AI-enabled tools and workflowsCertification in Business Analysis (CBAP, CCBA) or Agile (PMI-ACP)Experience with requirements tools (Jira, Confluence, or similar)Exposure to data analysis or SQLUnderstanding of software development lifecycleBenefitsHybrid Work Environment: Hybrid work model: 2 days from home 3 days in officeA Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated training, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunityInvesting in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goalsPromoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeingSupportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectivelyInclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globeDedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your communityCompany OverviewFitch Ratings is a global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with independent and prospective credit. It was founded in 1913, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.fitchratings.com.



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