Functional Analyst

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Montréal, QC
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
The Functional Analyst supports IT efficiency by designing and administering business solutions, analyzing complex issues, directing teams, and providing recommendations for implementation plans. They require extensive knowledge and interaction with stakeholders to address IT solutions and risks effectively.
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Join us in the Financing Solutions and Business Network Services Administrative Department by playing a key role in speeding up our systems modernization and supporting the organic growth of the Business Services Executive Division. We work in agile mode in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment. And we’re are looking for new talent! As a functional analyst, you actively participate in developing highly complex, large-scale business solutions. You support the business partner with IT solution rollouts and upgrades in line with business needs and the functions of selected solution modules. Beyond your technical knowledge and experience, you’re a team player who’s open-minded about agile approaches, versatile and eager to contribute to all your team’s work. More specifically, you will be required to :

  • Coach the team on analyzing business solutions and make improvements to speed up delivery

  • Collaborate, as a specialist, on the feasibility or detailed design of the solution

  • Cocreate with business partners to define needs and manage backlogs.

  • Define functional specifications and exceptions in collaboration with the product owner and project team

  • Advise and guide the development team and product owner by recommending different functional alternatives aligned with the architecture.

  • Help define and guide scopes (stories, releases, sprints, projects, tests)

  • Work with the architect to develop functional testing strategies

  • Define and run automated and/or manual tests within your scope (specific cases/exceptions), with a focus on the end-to-end process

  • Produce or update required documentation

  • Take responsibility for implementing and managing incidents/problems within your scope

  • Oversee the implementation and management of incidents / complex issues under your responsibility

  • Monitor development technologies and practices and serve as a mentor for the development team in terms of technology and methods

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 six years of experience as a functional analyst

  • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

  • Experience with the agile approach

  • Experience analyzing business requirements to propose IT solutions

  • Experience in solution architecture and translation of functional specifications

  • Experience designing solutions in accordance with IT robustness, resilience and stability requirements

  • Knowledge of French is required

  • Knowledge of Jira/Confluence/TFS tools for SQL queries

  • Knowledge of Postman and SoapUI tools

Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Trade Union (If applicable)

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!

Job Family

Information technology (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-01-15
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The Company
Calgary, AB
40,858 Employees

What We Do

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News

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