Senior Advisor, Business strategies

As a senior business strategy advisor, you help develop plans and business intelligence; monitor business plans and performance; set targets; identify opportunities to improve service delivery; and design and deliver business strategies and solutions aligned with the business architecture of various initiatives, including the organizational transformation and shift. You lead and influence development projects and complex, highly innovative strategic initiatives involving multiple sectors. You help develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions. Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your field. You make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects and initiatives that require comprehensive analysis and understanding of the organization and line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in a wide range of other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. You serve as expert advisor and subject matter expert, as well as resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies. More specifically, you will be required to: Advise your clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs to support your unit’s strategic projects and initiatives Identify, analyze and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies Represent your unit before decision-making bodies Represent Desjardins’s position when making agreements with external partners and organizations. 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 eight years of relevant experience Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Knowledge of French is required Action oriented, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility 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! Trade Union (If applicable) Job Family Administration (FG) Unposting Date 2026-09-4

You will develop and execute strategic business plans, intelligence, and solutions while advising senior management on complex organizational initiatives. Additionally, you will represent the unit before decision-making bodies and manage relationships with external partners to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of eight years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess strong strategic, analytical, and interpersonal skills to navigate complex projects and influence stakeholders.

• Competitive salary • Annual bonus • 4 weeks of flexible vacation • Defined benefit pension plan • Group insurance • Telemedicine • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses • Telework equipment

• Project managementPreferred

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• Business strategy
• Business intelligence
• Strategic planning
• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Policy development
• Performance monitoring
• Organizational transformation
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal savvy
• Coaching
• Decision-making
• Strategic mindset
• Customer focus
• Action oriented
• Nimble learning
• Influencing Skills
• Organizational Transformation
• Action Oriented
• Influencing Without Authority
• Experimental Learning
• Business Architecture
• Planning
• Business Intelligence
• Management
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• French Language
• Innovation
• Service Delivery Improvement
• Business Strategies
• Telehealth
• Coordinating

• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Business Strategy Manager
• Business / Management Consultant
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Management Analysts

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week