Hi, I’m Leena Kaura—a Senior Business Systems Analyst with 10+ years of experience delivering enterprise technology solutions across Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance. I specialize in requirements analysis, BI reporting, SQL data validation, stakeholder collaboration, and Agile delivery. I translate business needs into scalable system requirements, analytics dashboards, and technology solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational insights and value. I’m passionate about turning data into practical outcomes and enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.…

Leena Kaura

Hi, I’m Leena Kaura—a Senior Business Systems Analyst with 10+ years of experience delivering enterprise technology solutions across Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance. I specialize in requirements analysis, BI reporting, SQL data validation, stakeholder collaboration, and Agile delivery. I translate business needs into scalable system requirements, analytics dashboards, and technology solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational insights and value. I’m passionate about turning data into practical outcomes and enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.…

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Hi, I’m Leena Kaura—a Senior Business Systems Analyst with 10+ years of experience delivering enterprise technology solutions across Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance. I specialize in requirements analysis, BI reporting, SQL data validation, stakeholder collaboration, and Agile delivery.

I translate business needs into scalable system requirements, analytics dashboards, and technology solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational insights and value. I’m passionate about turning data into practical outcomes and enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Business Systems Analyst at CIBC
February 1, 2022 - Present
Gathered and documented business and system requirements through stakeholder workshops. Designed analytics and reporting requirements for BI dashboards supporting operational insights. Worked with data teams to ensure data accuracy and validation across reporting platforms. Used SQL queries for reconciliation, impact analysis, and data validation. Collaborated with developers and architects to translate business needs into technical solutions. Documented reporting workflows and analytics processes for knowledge transfer. Participated in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and reviews.
Senior Business Analyst at CI Financial
July 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Led analytics modernization initiatives for financial services reporting. Performed SQL-based reconciliation and compliance validation. Dokumented reporting requirements and collaborated with development teams.
Business Analyst at Home Trust
February 1, 2017 - June 1, 2020
Elicited business requirements for mortgage and lending platforms. Conducted current vs future state analysis for process improvement. Coordinated UAT execution and defect resolution.
QA / Business Analyst at ING Direct
July 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Supported digital banking platforms including payments and account management. Validated API integrations and performed backend SQL data validation. Managed Agile backlog and refined user stories with development teams.

Education

Global Business Management at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Certificate in Business Analysis at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
MBA – Finance (Major), Marketing (Minor) at Global Business Management – Humber College
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Certificate in Business Analysis at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
MBA – Finance (Major), Marketing (Minor) at Global Business Management – Humber College
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Certificate in Business Analysis at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026

Qualifications

MBA – Finance (Major), Marketing (Minor)
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Certificate in Business Analysis
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
MBA – Finance (Major), Marketing (Minor)
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Certificate in Business Analysis
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet