Advisor, Business strategies

Desjardins; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance incl. telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins in Montreal is seeking a business strategy advisor to help develop plans and performance metrics across initiatives, including organizational transformation. You will design and deliver business strategies that align with our business architecture and partner with stakeholders to optimize service delivery.

We expect strong analytical skills, French language proficiency, and experience translating complex data into practical recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience.
• French language required.
• Intermediate English proficiency for duties/tools/interactions.
• Expertise in analysis and research.
• Knowledge of funds industry.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes
• Help develop and implement objectives, solutions, policies, programs and action plans
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal savvy

English proficiency

Funds industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Job description

As a business strategy advisor, you help develop plans and business intelligence; monitor business plans and performance; set targets; identify opportunities to improve service delivery; and design and deliver business strategies and solutions aligned with the business architecture of various initiatives, including the organizational transformation and shift. You advise and assist clients and partners and develop tools, methods and processes. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You propose recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You share ideas and help solve problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business. You interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes
• Help develop and implement objectives, solutions, policies, programs and action plans
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required
• Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Expertise in analysis and research
• Knowledge of the funds industry
  Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We’re committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there’s something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you’re applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Administration (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-10-30