Business Analyst

We're Canvas Credit Union

We're passionate about transforming financial services. Our members, families, and the communities we call home motivate everything we do. As part of the credit union movement, we believe in providing our members with education, support, and guidance to build strong financial futures.

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Why Canvas?

At Canvas, we're dedicated to transforming financial services from the inside out. Our culture is a top priority and second to none. We strive to balance hard work and high achievement with a fun, supportive environment.

At Canvas, there are 5 behaviors we live by each day that will continue to help us be known for our heart and our people:

What's In It For You

• Seriously good benefits: Beyond healthcare, dental, and life insurance, we make it so worth your while. Canvas employees get up to a 10% company contribution to their 401k, generous personal time off, and employee discounts on loans (that includes cars and houses!). The starting pay range for this position is:

Business Analyst 1: $80,000.00-$89,301.23 - requirements:

Education or Formal Training: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

Experience: 2-5 years of business analyst experience, preferably in a credit union environment. Advanced knowledge of Symitar, SQL, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred. Experience with Agile/Scrum development frameworks and PMO tools desired.

Business Analyst 2: $80,561.64-$102,711.79 - requirements:

Education or Formal Training: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

Experience: 4-5 years of business analyst experience; preferably in a credit union environment. Advanced knowledge of Symitar (Episys) and Microsoft Office Suite preferred. Experience with Agile/Scrum development frameworks and PMO tools desired.

Job level offered will depend on experience, education, skills and internal equity factors.

Canvas benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Wellness Day
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• World Class 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Rate Discounts on Qualifying Loans
• May be eligible for incentives or discretionary bonus based on results

What you'll do

The Business Analyst plays a critical role in bridging business needs with technology solutions. This position is responsible for understanding and documenting business processes, analyzing data, and ensuring the successful implementation of systems and projects that support the credit union's strategic goals.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering & Analysis

• Understand business processes and underlying data to translate needs into formal documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, workflows, user stories, and use cases.
• Elicit, document, analyze, communicate, and verify requirements through collaboration with stakeholders.

Process & Data Improvement

• Analyze data quality and recommend process improvements that are efficient, maintainable, and repeatable.
• Research and document current workflows impacted by projects to ensure smooth transitions.

Project Coordination & Implementation

• Coordinate project team activities, including task scheduling, system testing, and application configuration.
• Manage vendor communications and support implementation activities as needed.
• Prepare system and application documentation and perform administrative tasks related to system operations.

Communication & Collaboration

• Clearly communicate technical solutions in a professional, user-friendly manner.
• Exhibit strong support for organizational goals, values, and cost-control initiatives.

Continuous Learning & Development

• Embrace ongoing education and acquire new skills and software knowledge to serve as a resource for the development team.

Compliance & Policy Adherence

• Comply with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and all applicable compliance guidelines.
• Follow safety and security protocols to safeguard member and organizational assets.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality as essential job functions.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Solid understanding of Canvas Credit Union or similar financial products, services, and operational practices.
• Strong ability to build and maintain consultative relationships across teams, proven teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for clear and professional interactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Technical aptitude for learning and applying new technologies quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and execute a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

For Current Canvas Employees: To be considered, you must be meeting performance expectations, consistently demonstrating HEART behaviors, and must submit an up-to-date resume or update your Work History profile with your current responsibilities and accomplishments.

Working Environment/Physical Activities

High volume, fast-paced, dynamic office environment with some travel. Must be able to attend meetings and events outside of regular business hours. The job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, fax machines and filing cabinets. The position requires manual dexterity, the ability to lift files and open filing cabinets. The position requires bending, stooping, or standing as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, hybrid work status, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are extending our search and are actively reviewing more candidates. Applications for this position will now be accepted through February 4, 2026. For consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 PM MST on February 4, 2026.

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