Senior Advisor, Operational Risks

Desjardins

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

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance, crisis management, and the development of policies and guidelines for fraud prevention. Possesses advanced proficiency in French and a strategic mindset to lead complex projects and advise decision-making bodies.

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Bachelor's DegreeSix Years Relevant ExperienceAdvanced Proficiency In FrenchStrategic MindsetCustomer Focus

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Soft Skills

Action OrientedCommunicates EffectivelyInterpersonal SavvyNimble LearningAmbiguity

Industry Keywords

Fraud PreventionComplianceCrisis ManagementPolicy DevelopmentStrategic Initiatives

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
Advise clients and partners on positioning, planning, development, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives
Develop and update policies, standards, models, and programs
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
Serve as specialist advisor, subject matter expert, resource person, and coach for decision-making bodies

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
Advanced proficiency in French, both oral and written
Action oriented
Ambiguity
Communicates effectively
Customer Focus
Differences
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning
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