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Functional Analyst

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2 Locations
Senior level
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The Functional Analyst leads and advises on large-scale business solutions, collaborates on design, defines functional specifications, and oversees testing efforts.
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The Data Security and Valorization Solutions Department is part of the Desjardins Group Support Functions IT Division. It often works on high-visibility projects that have a cross-sector scope across Desjardins. As a functional analyst, you actively participate in developing a highly complex, large-scale business solution that has significant impact and scope across the entire organization. You make and are accountable for strategic decisions. You lead and serve as a specialist for the continuous delivery, maintenance and updating of solutions. You lead your team and regularly collaborate with other teams. You serve as a specialist advisor and subject matter expert for dedicated clients and partners. As a team player, you demonstrate open-mindedness toward agile approaches, which also means versatility and a desire to contribute to all work the team does. More specifically, you will be required to:

  • Provide the team with guidance on the analysis of business solutions and help them improve their delivery times

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

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

  • Work with the product owner and project team to define functional specifications and exceptions

  • 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, guide and oversee the execution of 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

  • 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.

What you bring to the table

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field

  • A minimum of six years of relevant experience as a functional analyst in a software development and systems integration environment

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

  • Experience collecting business needs

  • Knowledge of French is required

  • Expertise in drafting and documenting functional specifications

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity

  • Knowledge of data integration

Collaborates, Innovation, Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindset

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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

2025-04-11

Top Skills

Cybersecurity
Data Integration

Desjardins Montréal, Québec, CAN Office

1 Complexe Desjardins, , Montréal, QC , Canada, H2X

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