Banking Technology- Core Banking - Senior Manager

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Banking Technology Consulting to lead large‑scale, multi‑year engagements in Canada’s banking sector, focusing on data migration, cloud migration, and core banking modernization. You will guide strategy, manage multiple engagements, and build strong executive relationships while driving AI‑assisted delivery with sound judgment.

Located in Toronto, you will join a high‑impact team within EY’s Platforms group, delivering data‑driven modernization for financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience delivering projects through strategy, design, build, test, and delivery.
• At least 5 years’ experience in consulting, ideally in financial services and banking.

Responsibilities

• Lead large‑scale, multi‑year banking technology engagements, including data migration, cloud migration, data strategy, and modernization of data platforms and core banking systems.
• Advise clients on strategy development and implementation for technology transformation and modernization.
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring high‑quality delivery and effective resource allocation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, technology leaders, and cross‑functional teams.
• Oversee team management, development, and inclusive collaboration across all resources.
• Generate new business opportunities by developing and presenting innovative solutions to clients.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in banking technology and platforms.
• Applies AI in the flow of work with strong professional judgement – Integrates AI into day‑to‑day delivery while validating outputs, challenging assumptions, and maintaining accountability for quality
• Leads responsible and risk‑aware use of AI – Demonstrates sound judgement on data use, confidentiality, and ethical considerations and reinforces this standard practice; escalates risks appropriately and models good practices for teams
• Drives structured and creative problem solving using AI – Uses AI to accelerate analysis, scenario generation, and insight development while maintaining clear linkage to business outcomes
• Builds repeatable ways of working with AI – Develops and shares prompts, approaches, and tool usage that improve team productivity and consistency in existing data libraries/catalogues

Skills

Banking technology

Data migration

Cloud migration

Data strategy

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

AI in delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in technology or related field

Tools

Infosys Finacle

Temenos

Thought Machine

Job description

Banking Technology- Core Banking - Senior Manager

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Opportunity

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. As a Senior Manager in our Canadian Banking Technology Consulting team within the Platforms group, you’ll help leading financial institutions transform their businesses through technology, innovation, and the power of our people.

You’ll work with top executives to create and realize strategies for modernization, data migration, cloud migration, and core banking transformation. Each engagement is unique, requiring you to excel in ambiguous situations, manage multiple projects, and deliver long‑term solutions with confidence.

You’ll have the opportunity to imagine the future and create it, crafting and implementing ideas for our clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead large‑scale, multi‑year banking technology engagements, including data migration, cloud migration, data strategy, and modernization of data platforms and core banking systems.
• Advise clients on strategy development and implementation for technology transformation and modernization.
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring high‑quality delivery and effective resource allocation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, technology leaders, and cross‑functional teams.
• Oversee team management, development, and inclusive collaboration across all resources.
• Generate new business opportunities by developing and presenting innovative solutions to clients.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in banking technology and platforms.
• Applies AI in the flow of work with strong professional judgement – Integrates AI into day‑to‑day delivery while validating outputs, challenging assumptions, and maintaining accountability for quality
• Leads responsible and risk‑aware use of AI – Demonstrates sound judgement on data use, confidentiality, and ethical considerations and reinforces this standard practice; escalates risks appropriately and models good practices for teams
• Drives structured and creative problem solving using AI – Uses AI to accelerate analysis, scenario generation, and insight development while maintaining clear linkage to business outcomes
• Builds repeatable ways of working with AI – Develops and shares prompts, approaches, and tool usage that improve team productivity and consistency in existing data libraries/catalogues

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Hands on experience in core banking modernization, data and technology integration, cloud migration and other related technology initiatives.
• Strong consulting and banking experience, ideally including banking technology implementations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and large teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and team leadership skills.
• Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, and project management abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Agile, growth‑oriented mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Integrity and inclusivity, with a commitment to building diverse and high‑performing teams.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience with Agile methodology, business and IT architecture, and core banking software (e.g., Infosys Finacle, Temenos, Thought Machine).
• Commercial and retail banking expertise, technology transformation strategy, planning, and delivery.
• Experience managing engagement commercials and deal structuring.
• Knowledge of complex ecosystems, application integration architecture, data architecture, and delivery governance.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, engineering, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience delivering projects through strategy, design, build, test, and delivery.
• At least 5 years’ experience in consulting, ideally in financial services and banking.
• Ability to work with diverse teams, including software vendors and sub‑contractors, in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• On‑site work with clients in the GTA 2–3 days a week is required.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well‑being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

• Toronto: $148,000 to $200,000

Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax,strategyand transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi‑disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision‑making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with ethical principles and regulatory requirements.