Senior Advisor, Operational Risks

Desjardins

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

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic project management, policy development, and compliance, with a strong focus on client advisory and negotiation skills. Proficient in addressing complex issues and providing guidance to senior management while ensuring the security of personal information.

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Strategic Project ManagementPolicy DevelopmentClient AdvisoryNegotiation SkillsCompliance Expertise

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Hard Skills

Project DevelopmentPolicy StandardsCrisis ManagementInternal ControlsFraud PreventionData AnalysisDecision-Making SupportGuideline DevelopmentStrategic PlanningRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCustomer FocusInterpersonal SavvyAction OrientedNimble Learning

Industry Keywords

Strategic InitiativesStakeholder EngagementSenior Management RepresentationFrench Language ProficiencyAmbiguity Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives
Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs to support the unit’s strategic projects and initiatives
Identify, analyze, diagnose and address major issues and make recommendations 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
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 and influence development projects and complex strategic initiatives involving multiple sectors
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
Action oriented
Ambiguity
Communicates effectively
Customer Focus
Differences
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning
Plans and aligns
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
Paid 24/7 on-call advisor availability