Senior Advisor, Operational Risks

Desjardins

. Help prevent, analyze and develop guidelines for suspicious and fraudulent transactions .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLévis • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and updating policies, standards, and models for strategic projects while effectively advising clients and partners. Proficient in analyzing complex issues and representing organizational positions in high-stakes agreements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeSix Years Relevant ExperienceBilingual Communication SkillsPolicy DevelopmentStrategic Project Management

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Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SavvyDecision QualityPersuasionStrategic Mindset

Industry Keywords

Fraud PreventionComplianceCrisis ManagementStakeholder CoordinationDecision-Making Bodies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help prevent, analyze and develop guidelines for suspicious and fraudulent transactions
Assist with compliance, internal controls, crisis management, and the security of personal information and property
Lead complex and innovative development projects and strategic initiatives
Make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects and initiatives
Interact and coordinate frequently with stakeholders across many fields
Serve as specialist advisor, subject matter expert, resource person and coach for decision-making bodies
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 and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
Represent the unit before decision-making bodies
Represent Desjardins’s position in agreements with external partners and organizations

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
Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written
Ability to advise clients and partners on strategic projects and initiatives
Ability to develop and update policies, standards, models and programs
Ability to identify, analyze and diagnose major issues and make recommendations
Ability to represent the unit before decision-making bodies
Ability to represent Desjardins’s position in agreements with external partners and organizations
Skills in ambiguity, effective communication, decision quality, interpersonal savvy, persuasion and strategic mindset

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
Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria