Operational Risk Advisor

Desjardins

. Advise clients and partners on positioning, planning, development, execution and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising on strategic project development and execution, with a strong focus on compliance, internal controls, and crisis management. Proficient in representing organizations in negotiations and decision-making processes while effectively communicating with senior management and external partners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Project DevelopmentCompliance ManagementNegotiation SkillsCrisis ManagementFluency in French

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentStandards ImplementationIssue AnalysisGuideline DevelopmentFraud Prevention

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SavvyLeadershipInfluencing SkillsCoaching

Industry Keywords

Strategic InitiativesDecision-Making BodiesBusiness InsightInternal ControlsPersonal Information Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients and partners on positioning, planning, development, execution and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives
Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs supporting strategic projects and initiatives
Identify, analyze, diagnose and address major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
Represent the unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodies
Represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with external partners and organizations
Prevent, analyze and develop guidelines for suspicious and fraudulent transactions
Assist with compliance, internal controls, crisis management, and security of personal information and property
Lead and influence development projects and complex strategic initiatives
Serve as expert advisor, subject matter expert, resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Business insight
Communicates effectively
Interpersonal Savvy

Benefits

Comp & perks

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