Chief Functional Analyst

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; On-site; 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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Montreal is seeking a Chief Functional Analyst to translate business needs into functional requirements and ensure successful project implementation using Agile methodologies. You will collaborate closely with development teams, contributing to innovation while leveraging tools like AWS and Kafka. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in functional analysis within complex organizations and strong communication skills. Join us to drive digital transformation in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in business, functional, or technical analysis.
• Experience delivering projects in an Agile environment.
• Proven ability to write detailed user stories.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into functional requirements.
• Maintain communication with business partners throughout development.
• Diagnose and resolve functional issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Quality assurance testing processes

AWS

Kafka

Job description

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Join our IT team as a Chief Functional Analyst and participate in innovative technological projects using tools like AWS, microservices, APIs, and Kafka. You will be responsible for translating business needs into functional requirements, ensuring the successful implementation of solutions, and collaborating closely with development teams in an agile environment. This position offers you the opportunity to actively contribute to digital transformation while accessing continuous training to develop your skills and advance your career.

Your Job

• Identify and prioritize requirements, converting them into functional specifications while ensuring traceability
• In an agile methodology framework, write detailed functional analyses aligned with the architectural solution, validate them with business partners, present them to developers, and ensure proper implementation
• Maintain communication with business partners throughout the development phases
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of our solutions, and propose alternatives when necessary to meet the needs of partners
• Diagnose, coordinate, and resolve issues related to the proper functioning of solutions
• Adapt to constantly evolving technologies, showing curiosity and boldness in proposing new solutions
• Analyze the impacts on the solution and suggest action plans for adjustments
• Master the technological ecosystem and understand the interrelations within it.

Your Team

The IT division consists of over 2,300 experts who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, integrate cutting-edge technologies, and continuously optimize processes.

This position reports to the Director of Asset Management, ECM IT Delivery. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a seasoned and dedicated team, contributing to innovative and strategic projects focused on technologies. These assets will play a key role in developing and transforming the Bank's digital processes.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, centered on practical learning, will help you enhance your skills and explore new areas of expertise. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentorship services are available to support you in excelling in your role.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in business, functional, or technical analysis in a complex organization
• Experience delivering projects in an Agile environment
• Experience in writing detailed and relevant user stories within an Agile project framework
• Knowledge and practical experience with development methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and lead Agile meetings (daily stand-ups, retrospectives, sprint planning, etc.), a plus
• Knowledge and practical experience with quality assurance testing processes and tools, a plus
• Experience in the banking sector, a plus.

Benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

Job function

• Information Technology and Analyst

Industries

• Banking and Technology, Information and Media

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