Senior Manager - Banking Technology - Credit Unions

The opportunity 

We currently have career opportunities for senior managers 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, manage teams, 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.

Your key responsibilities 

As a senior manager, you will advise clients and the team with professionals in client information, data and technology, and / or strategic alliances with third parties to achieve strategic transformations and digital implementations major. You will lead the delivery of large-scale, multi-year customer engagements, build customer relationships and lead team development. This will include generating new business opportunities by developing ideas and solutions to present to internal and external clients. 

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 tech leaders. A strong track record of management of large (50 person +) teams including on-shore and off-shore staffing delivering strategic technology-enabled transformations and major digital implementations.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience in complex contexts, in addition to project management, advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 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. 

 
To qualify for the role, you must have 

• Experience and appetite for learning. We’re looking for individuals with relevant experience or education in technology, engineering, solution architecture, financial services, or other related fields.
• Typically, successful candidates have 8+ years of experience delivering projects through strategy, design, build, test, and delivery.
• At least 5 years’ experience working in Consulting, ideally in the Financial Services and Banking sectors.
• Strong understanding of credit union or small to medium financial institution operations, regulatory requirements, and industry challenges.
• Experience managing engagements from an internal perspective (strong understanding of engagement commercials and deal structuring).
• Experience in Enterprise Technology modernization including areas such as Digital Banking and Core modernization, Technology Transformation strategy, planning, and delivery.
• Understanding of complex ecosystems including areas such integration architecture, data architecture, and to a lesser extent and understanding of infrastructure architecture.
• Manage offshore teams and inclusive collaboration.
• Ability to manage the integrated roadmap across different squads, track delivery at a detailed level against timelines, and manage dependencies to prevent delays.
• Strong experiential knowledge in Delivery Governance.
• Ability to work with clients at all levels from executive to delivery teams.
• Experience working with third party solution providers and sub-contractors, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• On-site work with clients could be required including some travel outside of Ontario.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience/Knowledge of:
  • Business and IT architecture
  • The following technologies and their purpose is useful but not required (e.g.,  Kubernetes, API Gateways, App Services, event streaming technologies, alerting an monitoring tools, etc.)  
  • Agile and other project management methodologies

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

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 to 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 comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, 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, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• 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

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are 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.