Advisor, Risk management

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation 4 weeks

Pension plan

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Wellness expenses reimbursement

Telework equipment

Eligibility-based benefits

Job summary

Desjardins in Montreal area seeks a risk management advisor for a 12-month temporary term. You will assist with risk management, supervision analysis, research and development, and work with clients and partners to implement improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least four years of relevant experience, French proficiency, and strong analytical and interpersonal skills; you will interact with stakeholders across units and deliver recommendations and action plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of French is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes.
• Develop and help implement objectives, solutions and action plans.
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports.
• Carry out projects and initiatives related to your line of work.
• Advise and assist practitioners and the organization’s units regarding your line of work.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

As a risk management advisor, you assist with risk management and supervision analysis, research and development. You advise and assist clients and partners as part of intervention and development initiatives. You recommend solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You help solve complex problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of your line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes
• Develop and help implement objectives, solutions and action plans
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports
• Carry out projects and initiatives related to your line of work
• Advise and assist practitioners and the organization’s units regarding your line of work

Temporary position for 12 months

As a risk management advisor, you assist with risk management and supervision analysis, research and development. You advise and assist clients and partners as part of intervention and development initiatives. You recommend solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You help solve complex problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of your line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes
• Develop and help implement objectives, solutions and action plans
• Analyze data, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports
• Carry out projects and initiatives related to your line of work
• Advise and assist practitioners and the organization’s units regarding your line of work

What we offer*

• 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
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required

Action oriented, Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Risk management (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-08-27