This position is within a subsidiary of the Desjardins Group called Collabria Financial Inc. www.collabriafinancial.ca/
Collabria Financial Inc. is a leading Canadian credit card issuer. We specialize in white-label credit card programs tailored for Canadian credit unions, helping them serve both consumer and commercial members more effectively. Our client-centric approach emphasizes convenience, security, and value—empowering credit unions to deepen relationships with their members and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. What sets Collabria apart is our foundation in partnership, collaboration, and responsiveness. We offer credit unions the ability to personalize product offerings under their own brand, enhancing the overall member experience. As a fast-growing organization, we offer exciting opportunities for career advancement and innovation. As the IT Architect & Team Lead, Collabria Financial Inc., you will play a dual role in both technical leadership and team management. You will support the manager by overseeing a multidisciplinary team and coordinating with external service providers to ensure the development, maintenance, and optimization of IT systems that support revolving credit account granting and management. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong leadership capabilities. You will guide your team through complex projects, ensure alignment with business goals, and foster a collaborative and high-performance culture. More specifically, you will be required to:
Act as a technology expert and architectural lead, guiding one or more work teams in the design, development, and implementation of IT solutions.
You will bridge the gap with IT Security by maintaining proactive communication and securing the necessary approvals in a timely manner.
Collaborate with management to drive the execution of technology projects and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Ensure the achievement of team goals and maintain high levels of satisfaction among internal customers and business partners.
Manage the lifecycle and modernization of platforms and tools (e.g., Salesforce suite, Jira), including obsolescence planning and updates.
Oversee testing activities to ensure systems meet quality standards and implement IT security practices in line with organizational policies.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations of external service providers and manage vendor relationships effectively.
Lead all HR-related functions for the team, including recruitment, performance evaluations, talent development, and team building.
What we offer*
Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
What you bring to the table
Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Holds a PMP, scrum master, ITIL, azure, Salesforce certifications
Experience in project management, information technology, master plan development, implementation of IT solutions
Experience in team management or leadership roles
Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec
Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Expert knowledge of Azure
Advanced knowledge of Salesforce suite (Service, Market, Data, Experience cloud)
Advanced knowledge of the application development cycle
Advanced intermediate knowledge of new development approaches (Agile, DevSecOps, etc.)
Expert knowledge of IT-related fields (development, quality assurance, project management, software architecture, cloud computing, etc.)
Advanced intermediate knowledge of the credit card market and the retail banking industry
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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.
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2025-06-4Similar Jobs
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
