Senior Advisor, Operational Risks

Desjardins

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

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeLévis • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational risk assessment and control, with strong capabilities in developing and executing strategic projects and initiatives. Proficient in executive writing and presenting, with bilingual communication skills in French and English.

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Operational Risk AssessmentStrategic Project DevelopmentExecutive WritingBilingual CommunicationRisk Management Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Operational RiskRisk AssessmentInternal ControlsCrisis ManagementPolicy DevelopmentStrategic PlanningProject ExecutionAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making SupportCompliance

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAdvisory SkillsCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

GovernanceBest PracticesRisk ManagementStrategic InitiativesDecision-Making Bodies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients and partners to help position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives
Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs to support 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
Lead development projects and strategic initiatives that are complex and innovative
Assist with compliance, internal controls, crisis management, and the security of personal information and property
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 in operational risk
Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Experience in operational risk assessment and control
Experience in executive writing and presenting
Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written
Knowledge of the best practices, methodologies and tools used in risk management, governance and internal controls

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