Functional Analyst - Banking Technology

EY; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, prescription coverage

Pension plan

Generous vacation policy

Paid personal days

Learning and coaching opportunities

Flexible work approach

Job summary

EY is actively seeking senior consultants in Canada’s banking technology consulting team. You will deliver technology-enabled transformations and digital implementations, collaborating with clients and internal teams to craft innovative solutions.

The role emphasizes agile methods, strong communication, and strategic thinking to navigate complex, evolving projects. Ideal candidates bring 2–5+ years in technology or financial services, and are fluent in French and English.

Qualifications

• Experience in technology, engineering, financial services, or related fields.
• 2–5+ years of industry experience.
• Bilingual: French and English.
• Exceptional analytical, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client engagements and build relationships; develop ideas and solutions for clients.
• Lead development and execution of systems integration projects and roadmaps.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication between business and technical teams.

Skills

Agile mindset

Teamwork

Strong communication

Curiosity & integrity

Learning mindset

Tech/financial services experience

Bilingual French/English

Job description

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

We currently have career opportunities for consultants and senior consultants in our Canadian banking technology consulting team. Our team works to build a better world by transforming businesses through the potential of our people, technology, and innovation. Emerging technologies are transforming all lines of business and requires our customers to embrace these new technological capabilities and see them as new competitive advantages.

We work collaboratively with some of the top executives in financial institutions of all sizes and scales, helping them create and realize the best solutions for the future of their business. Each project is different, so you’ll need to be able to excel in ambiguous situations and confidently navigate ever-changing circumstances. We’ll look to you to be a self-starter, have the ability to translate complex information into simple terms, and deliver long-term solutions with confidence. On this team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to imagine the future as well as create it, where you can craft ideas and implement them for our clients.

This job posting does relate to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a senior consultant, you will work with your clients and collaborate with your team using data, and technology professionals, and/or third-party strategic alliances to deliver strategic technology-enabled transformations and major digital implementations.

Additionally, you will:

• Deliver client engagements, build client relationships, and support team development. This will include generating new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutions to present to internal and external clients
• Lead the development and execution of systems integration projects and roadmaps
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, ensuring clear and effective collaboration between business and technical teams.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Agile, growth-oriented mindsets. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world. Experience in business development or delivering against financial targets in a service-oriented context is a plus.
• High-performance teaming. Demonstrated teaming, project management, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skill and the willingness and ability to learn and work independently with minimal supervision. You enjoy working with large teams in complex contexts, delivering strategic technology-enabled transformations and major digital implementations.
• Great communicators. Communication is key — we strive to bring our best interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, whether we’re writing an e‑mail, building a proposal, drafting an architecture diagram, or cutting code.
• Curiosity and purpose. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world, and who are committed to integrity in every environment.
• Integrity and inclusivity. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.
• Experience and appetite for learning. We’re looking for individuals with relevant experience or education in technology, engineering, financial services, or other related fields.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in conducting in-depth analysis of business requirements and translate them into detailed system specifications.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement technology solutions in the financial services industry
• Past projects experiences using agile methodology practices & driving iterative development and continuous improvement.
• 2-5+ years of industry experience
• Bilingual : French / English
• Exceptional analytical, communication and presentation skills

What We Offer You

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

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

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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.

Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

EY | Building a better working world

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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.

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