Senior Risk Partner Advisor

Desjardins

. Provide close support to the first line of defence for certain Desjardins entities and coordinate second-line risk management activities .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management, particularly within the three lines of defence model, and possesses strong leadership skills to influence and collaborate across various organizational levels. Proficient in developing risk appetite frameworks and preparing strategic materials for decision-making bodies.

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Risk ManagementFinancial PlanningRisk Appetite FrameworksStrategic Advisory RolesExecutive-Level Communication

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementFinancial Risk ManagementRisk Appetite Framework DevelopmentStrategic PlanningRisk ReportingDecision-Making Materials PreparationComplex Topic Simplification

Soft Skills

InfluencingCollaborationCommunicationInterpersonal SavvyAction Oriented

Industry Keywords

Three Lines of Defence ModelStrategic Risk ManagementCross-Sector CoordinationBusiness PositioningRisk Mitigation Measures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide close support to the first line of defence for certain Desjardins entities and coordinate second-line risk management activities
Lead strategic risk management and financial planning exercises, including the risk appetite framework, financial and capital plans, risk management reporting and other strategic matters
Partner with Desjardins entities on risk management by coordinating effective challenges and risk opinions on key matters
Ensure consistency between Desjardins entities’ strategic directions and their risk appetite frameworks
Closely monitor risk mitigation measures and action plans
Ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables presented to decision-making bodies
Help shape risk management strategies and directions, align risk considerations with business priorities and support strategic initiatives
Provide leadership and influence collaborators across the organization on complex, cross-sector and highly innovative strategic matters and projects
Help develop and recommend strategic directions and shape the organization’s business positioning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
At least eight years of relevant experience managing financial risks or services
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Experience in risk management within the three lines of defence model
Experience developing or updating risk appetite frameworks
Experience in complex environments requiring a strong ability to influence, collaborate, and advise contributors at various organizational levels
Significant experience in strategic advisory roles with management, management committees or risk committees
Experience coordinating cross-sector matters involving a wide range of collaborators
Experience preparing executive-level materials, strategic presentations and recommendations for decision-making bodies
Experience and ability to make complex topics easier to understand for different audiences
Excellent French communication skills, both spoken and written
Advanced intermediate level proficiency in both spoken and written English
Action oriented, Ambiguity, Business insight, Communicates effectively, Complexity, 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