Senior Advisor, Operational Risks

Desjardins

. Prevent, analyze and develop guidelines for suspicious and fraudulent transactions .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, compliance, and crisis management while effectively advising and negotiating with senior management and external partners. Possesses strong analytical skills to address complex issues and develop guidelines for fraud prevention and transaction security.

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Strategic PlanningCompliance ManagementCrisis ManagementEffective CommunicationFrench Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Fraud PreventionPolicy DevelopmentIssue DiagnosisGuideline DevelopmentStrategic Initiative Execution

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SavvyCustomer FocusAction OrientationAbility to Work with AmbiguityNimble Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Internal ControlsPersonal Information SecurityDecision-Making BodiesNegotiationBusiness Positioning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 involving multiple sectors
Develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions
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, diagnose, and address major issues; recommend solutions 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
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
Available 24/7 as an on-call advisor with pay
Strategic mindset
Effective communication and interpersonal savvy
Ability to work with ambiguity and learn nimbly
Ability to plan and align initiatives
Customer focus and action orientation

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
Paid availability as an on-call advisor 24/7