Business Analyst

About the job

📊 Business Analyst – Vendor Information Risk Management

📍 Toronto, ON | Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking a Business Analyst to support executive‑level communication, strategic reporting, and analytical initiatives within a Vendor Information Risk Management organization. This role plays a key part in shaping executive narratives, creating high‑impact presentations, and translating complex procurement and risk data into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders.

The ideal candidate combines strong executive communication skills with hands‑on experience in procurement, vendor management, and risk analysis, and thrives in a highly collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

✅ What You’ll Do

Executive Communication & Presentation Development

• Create clear, compelling, executive‑level presentations for senior leadership, steering committees, and cross‑functional forums
• Develop strategic narratives, talking points, and written communications that summarize insights, recommendations, and program updates
• Maintain standardized templates, visuals, and communication frameworks to ensure consistency and quality

Business Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze vendor, procurement, and risk metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Prepare dashboards, scorecards, and leadership‑ready reports
• Conduct gap analyses, business process reviews, and workflow assessments

Procurement & Vendor Risk Support

• Support procurement initiatives, including supplier evaluations, cost analysis, and process optimization
• Assist with vendor risk assessments by collecting, synthesizing, and documenting performance, controls, and compliance data
• Align analysis with vendor risk management policies and regulatory expectations

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with teams across procurement, risk, compliance, technology, and operations
• Facilitate meetings, document outcomes, and track follow‑ups
• Ensure requirements and insights are translated into executive‑ready outputs

🧠 Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Create and update executive‑level presentations and reports
• Analyze vendor, procurement, and risk data to produce actionable insights
• Prepare dashboards, scorecards, and leadership metrics
• Support vendor risk assessments and compliance documentation
• Track regulatory or vendor‑related issues and escalate risks as needed
• Document processes, findings, and meeting outcomes
• Maintain reporting standards, templates, and visuals

⏱ Time in meetings: ~20%

👥 Stakeholder interaction: Internal only

🔐 Access to sensitive data: Yes

🎯 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, procurement, vendor management, or risk management
• Demonstrated experience producing executive‑level presentations and written communications
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and data storytelling
• Understanding of procurement lifecycles, vendor onboarding, and third‑party risk frameworks
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts

✅ Must‑Have Skills

Hard Skills

• Executive communication
• Presentation development
• Procurement analysis
• Business analytics and reporting

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication skills
• Attention to detail

⭐ Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience in financial services or regulated industries
• Risk assessment familiarity (inherent risk, control effectiveness, residual risk)
• Knowledge of procurement or risk tools (e.g., ProcessUnity, Archer, Ivalua)
• Background in finance or risk management
• Process improvement experience
• UX / UI or visual storytelling experience

🌟 Why This Opportunity?

• Hybrid work model in downtown Toronto
• High visibility with senior leadership
• Opportunity to influence executive decision‑making
• Strong potential for contract extension or conversion
• Collaborative, cross‑functional environment

👉 If you have a passion for executive communication, analytics, and vendor risk, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.

Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.

Why Kelly?

At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!