Advisor, Business strategies

Federation Caisses Desjardins; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Wellness reimbursement

Telework equipment

Eligibility criteria

Job summary

Desjardins in Canada is seeking a business strategy advisor to help develop plans and business intelligence, monitor performance, set targets and design strategies aligned with our organizational objectives and transformation initiatives.

You will diagnose issues, develop actionable objectives, analyze data and write reports, coordinating with stakeholders across functions to deliver improved service delivery and solutions.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience may be considered with other qualifications.
• French knowledge is required.
• Action oriented, business insight and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes.
• Develop and help implement objectives, solutions and action plans.
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports.

Skills

Action oriented

Business insight

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Savvy

Nimble learning

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and ADA

French language required

Education

Bachelor's degree in a 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 as part of intervention and development initiatives. You recommend solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You help solve complex problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of your line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently 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
• Develop and help implement objectives, solutions 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

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required
• Action oriented
• Business insight
• Customer Focus
• Differences
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Nimble learning
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

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 2026-11-26

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.

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