Business & Systems Analyst

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Business & Systems Analysis Chapter, the Business & Systems Analyst is familiar with a wide variety of concepts, practices, and procedures as they relate to IT and general operations. They rely on experience and judgment to plan and achieve goals, and to do a variety of tasks. The Business & Systems Analyst conducts needs analysis, writes requirements/user stories, collaborates with others, and supports the team to increase productivity and reduce costs.

What will you do?

• Analyze and define user needs and translate them into system requirements/epics/user stories/data mapping documents

• Work with the team to conduct analysis on business requests with a focus on the links between processes and systems throughout the organization

• Create and/or provide comments into internal and external communications and user documentation

• Review and provide comments on business and technical documentation

• Support business on the roll-out of what has been developed with a focus on end-to-end validation

What do you need to succeed?

• University degree in business or technology or equivalent experience

• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience as a Business & Systems Analyst

• Experience with technology and the ability to self-learn software

• Experience in supporting customer facing operations is an asset

• As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide

• Knowledge of financial services industry is an asset

• Knowledge of relevant business, processes, systems, and capabilities

• Good understanding of privacy, compliance, control, and security requirements

• Skilled in test execution and understanding the outcomes

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Ability to work and demonstrate cooperation in a matrixed team environment

• Comfortable with data requirements and related data activities

• Strong interpersonal / relationship building skills with technical and business personnel

• Good multitasking, prioritization, and time management skills

• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments

• Knowledge of Group Benefits is an asset

• Knowledge of Secure Web is an asset.

What's in it for you?

• We’re proud to be recognized as a company with a 2026 Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to  Work® Canada

• Access to short-term assignments or ‘Gigs’ across the organization, to help you develop new skills and connections.

• A collaborative and interactive team environment

• Charitable giving through our You Give, We Give program lets you give back to your community – and in many  cases, we’ll match your contributions.

• Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and Sick Days to  support your well-being.

*LI-MS

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.  

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

60,000/60 000 - 97,000/97 000

Job Category:

Business Analysis - Process

Posting End Date:

10/07/2026