Chief Functional Analyst

A career as a Chief Functional Analyst at National Bank in the Wealth Management sector means working on a multidisciplinary team that manages and delivers business and technology projects related to Wealth Management and the Investment value chain. Your advanced knowledge of new technologies will allow you to optimize and improve our processes, translate requesters' requirements into technical requirements, and you will be in charge of improving, simplifying or optimizing operational problem-solving processes.

Your job

• Advise partners and translate their needs into clear, traceable functional requirements
• Draft and validate functional analyses, produce documentation (use cases, diagrams) and keep it up to date
• Work with developers to design and integrate solutions into the existing environment
• Perform functional tests, support acceptance tests and resolve technical problems
• Define needs related to APIs (REST, SOAP), design integration flows and ensure consistency in discussions
• Test, document and ensure governance of APIs (catalogue, versioning, security)

Your team

IT and Operations is made up of more than 5500 specialists who work agile, proactive and collaborative to seize opportunities, stay on the cutting edge of technology and continuously improve processes.

In Wealth Management, you are part of a large team of 18 colleagues and you’ll report to the Manager - Wealth team APIs. Our team stands out for its level of maturity, experience and knowledge of the business sector.

Our goal is to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule. The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on on‑the‑job learning, help you master your profession and develop new fields of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at any time.

Prerequisites

• Degree in IT or equivalent, with 5+ years of experience as a functional analyst (banking sector preferred)
• Mastery of agile methodologies, writing user stories and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Knowledge of SQL and API concepts (REST, SOAP), HTTP protocols, authentication (OAuth, JWT)
• Experience with API testing tools and documentation (Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI) and application security concepts
• Data integration skills, problem solving, autonomy and rigour
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to evolve in a constantly changing environment

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• 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!

Additional required languages: English, French

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