Senior Advisor, Risk Management

Desjardins

. Assist with analysis, research and development to recommend risk management and supervision strategies and priorities .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management and strategic project development, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and policy development. Proficient in advising senior management and decision-making bodies while effectively negotiating and representing organizational interests.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Risk Management StrategiesStrategic Project DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementPolicy DevelopmentBilingual in French

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Hard Skills

AnalysisResearchProject ExecutionOperational PlanningComplex Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Action OrientedCustomer FocusInterpersonal SavvyNimble LearningStrategic Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Decision-Making BodiesSenior ManagementNegotiationAgreementsStrategic Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with analysis, research and development to recommend risk management and supervision strategies and priorities
Lead and influence development projects and complex, highly innovative strategic initiatives involving multiple sectors
Help develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions
Make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects and initiatives
Interact with stakeholders working in a wide range of other fields
Serve as expert advisor, subject matter expert, resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies
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
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

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
Action oriented
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