Senior Advisor, Operational Efficiency

Desjardins

. Advise clients and partners to position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising clients on strategic project development and execution, with a strong focus on policy development and stakeholder coordination. Proficient in both French and English communication, with a strategic mindset to anticipate industry trends.

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Strategic Project DevelopmentPolicy DevelopmentStakeholder CoordinationBilingual CommunicationIndustry Trend Analysis

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementPolicy DevelopmentStrategic PlanningData AnalysisTrend Monitoring

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCustomer FocusInterpersonal SavvyAction OrientedNimble Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Strategic InitiativesDecision-Making BodiesClient AdvisoryExternal PartnershipsResource Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients and partners to position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives
Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs supporting strategic projects and initiatives
Identify, analyze and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
Monitor the industry to understand and anticipate trends in the specialty area
Represent the unit before decision-making bodies
Represent Desjardins’s position in agreements with external partners and organizations
Lead complex and innovative development projects and strategic initiatives
Serve as specialist advisor, subject matter expert, resource person and coach for decision-making bodies
Coordinate with stakeholders across multiple fields

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Strong communication skills in French, both oral and written
Intermediate advanced proficiency of English
Action oriented
Communicates effectively
Customer Focus
Differences
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning
Strategic mindset
Work processes

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
Reimbursement of telework equipment
Recruitment process accommodations available