Chief Application Analyst

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Chief Application Analyst to translate business needs into sustainable solutions. You will bridge business and technology, from analyzing needs to adopting the final solution, driving end-to-end projects in an Agile environment.

The role emphasizes cloud familiarity, autonomy, and delivering high-quality analytical assets. You will work with cross-functional teams to model, validate, and implement solutions, contributing to adoption strategies and shaping the

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Chief Application Analyst to transform business needs into concrete and sustainable solutions. You will be the link between the business and technology teams, from the analysis of the need to the adoption of the solution. We are looking for this talent to support the evolution of our analytical assets. At the intersection of business needs, data and technology, you will take charge of end-to-end files and contribute concretely to the design, validation and adoption of solutions.

This role requires a strong culture, comfort in cloud environments and a demonstrated ability to take charge of end-to-end files, from the analysis of the need to the validation of the solution, in an Agile context.

You will evolve in a modern technological environment where your autonomy, versatility and ability to experiment will have a direct impact on the quality and speed of delivery.

• Analyze the technological requirements of initiatives affecting the platform and evaluate their impact, effort and dependencies to support prioritization
• Document processes, solutions and decisions (Confluence)
• Formalize acceptance criteria and test cases
• Contribute to the configuration, testing and technical support of platform components
• Get hands-on by performing, as needed, SQL queries, lightweight scripts, prototypes or proofs of concept to validate a hypothesis or accelerate delivery
• Collaborate directly with developers, architects, product managers and users to move files forward with minimal dependencies
• Evaluate the operational and organizational impacts of changes made to the platform and contribute to the development of adoption strategies
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and the technical team; lead Agile ceremonies and promote knowledge sharing.

Your team

Within the Big Data and Analytics sector, reporting to the Vice-President Corporate Sectors, Data and Operational Risks, there are several specialists who work in an agile, proactive and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technologies and continuously improve processes. This position reports to the Director, Analytical Assets.

You are part of a team that contributes to the evolution and enhancement of the organization's analytical assets. You collaborate with program managers, technology teams, data specialists and business partners to accelerate the delivery of strategic priorities. Our team stands out for its ability to quickly transform strategic directions into concrete results, while focusing on innovation, efficiency and collaboration. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This translates into a hybrid work environment, as well as a flexible and adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning in action, allow you to master your craft and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, business administration, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a Senior Analyst role (business, functional, data or IT). Significant experience in projects related to data, analytics or cloud platforms
• Experience in analysis of functional, non-functional, business and technical requirements; structured writing (Jira, specifications, acceptance criteria)
• Experience in modeling, governance, quality, basic SQL; familiarity with modern platform architectures (data lake, warehouse)
• Experience in AWS, Azure or GCP environment; understanding of fundamental concepts (IAM, managed services, security)
• Ability to query data with SQL, read and understand code and produce simple scripts or prototypes as needed.

Assets

• Knowledge of Snowflake (SQL, RBAC, multi-account architecture, Data Sharing)
• Experience with visualization and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake Intelligence)
• Familiarity with Terraform or other infrastructure as code tools
• Knowledge of dbt or data transformation tools
• Experience in a regulated industry (banking, insurance, government)
• Knowledge of Collibra or other data cataloguing tools
• Any certification in data analytics, product management, or Agile (CBAP, PMI-PBA, PSM, SAFe).

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Required skills: Active collaboration, Active listening, Analytical Skills, Application Support, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Cross-team Collaboration, Detail-oriented, Driving Results, Initiative, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Mobilization, Rigor, Self-Sufficiency, Teamwork

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?