Senior Advisor, Operational Risks

Desjardins

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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 organizational interests and facilitating decision-making processes.

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Strategic Project DevelopmentCompliance ManagementCrisis ManagementStakeholder RepresentationBilingual in French

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentStandards ImplementationIssue AnalysisDecision-Making SupportProject Monitoring

Soft Skills

Advisory SkillsCoachingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Strategic InitiativesInternal ControlsPersonal Information SecurityResource 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
Represent the unit before decision-making bodies
Represent Desjardins’s position when making agreements with external partners and organizations
Assist with compliance, internal controls, crisis management, and the security of personal information and property
Lead complex and innovative development projects and strategic initiatives
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
Knowledge of French is required

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