Director, Risk Officer, Property and Casualty Insurance

Desjardins; Lévis; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness

Telework equipment

Benefits apply based on eligibility

Job summary

Desjardins General Insurance Group (DGIG) seeks a Director, Risk Officer for Property and Casualty Insurance to partner with sector leaders and strengthen risk governance. You will lead the independent risk function, integrate risk across strategic, financial and operational areas, and guide major initiatives and acquisitions.

You will promote a strong risk culture, support executive decision-making, and develop a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, finance, law, insurance or a related field.
• A minimum of ten years of relevant experience, including five years in a management role.
• Experience in the property and casualty insurance industry, financial services or a complex regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting executives and business sectors.
• Experience in managing and mobilizing teams of professionals.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer in their interactions with governance bodies.
• Ensure the operational risk appetite framework for the sector is kept up to date and maintain the relevance of monitoring indicators to enable proactive decision-making.
• Promote an integrated view of risks that enables links to be established between strategic, financial, operational and regulatory issues.
• Support business teams in identifying, assessing and managing risks, while conducting an objective review of key issues and intervening in the event of significant gaps or governance concerns.
• Participate in risk analyses for acquisitions, partnerships, major projects and organizational transformations.
• Assess risks associated with new products, growth initiatives and significant changes affecting the sector’s activities.
• Represent the Risk Management function in relevant decision-making committees and governance forums.
• Support the evolution and effectiveness of the sector’s risk governance, notably by preparing risk-related communications and disclosures.
• Foster a risk management culture by developing a common understanding of the issues and encouraging the adoption of best practices within the organization.
• Provide leadership, engage employees and develop talent to maintain a high-performing team that is adapted to the evolving needs of the risk function.
• Contribute to advancing and raising the profile of risk management by fostering collaboration, innovation and the development of expertise across the organization.

Skills

Action oriented

Business insight

Customer Focus

Develops talent

Drive results

Engagement

Networks

Nimble learning

Strategic mindset

French language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, finance, law, insurance or a related field

Job description

Required

At Desjardins General Insurance Group (DGIG), risk management is essential to delivering on our strategy and achieving sustainable business growth. As Director, Risk Officer, Property and Casualty Insurance, you act as a trusted strategic partner to the sector’s executives and leaders. You help integrate an independent second line of defence perspective into the organization’s most important decisions, while promoting sound, informed risk-taking that is aligned with business objectives. Reporting to the Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, you will play a key role in supporting business sectors, monitoring non-financial risks and advancing risk management practices within one of Canada’s largest property and casualty insurers. You will be closely involved with issues related to DGIG’s growth, transformations, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives. Your ability to influence and create strong partnerships, combined with your in-depth understanding of the sector’s activities, priorities, and risks, will be essential in this role. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Support the Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer in their interactions with the various governance bodies.
• Ensure the operational risk appetite framework for the sector is kept up to date and maintain the relevance of monitoring indicators to enable proactive decision-making.
• Promote an integrated view of risks that enables links to be established between strategic, financial, operational and regulatory issues.
• Support business teams in identifying, assessing and managing risks, while conducting an objective review of key issues and intervening in the event of significant gaps or governance concerns.
• Participate in risk analyses for acquisitions, partnerships, major projects and organizational transformations.
• Assess risks associated with new products, growth initiatives and significant changes affecting the sector’s activities.
• Represent the Risk Management function in relevant decision-making committees and governance forums.
• Support the evolution and effectiveness of the sector’s risk governance, notably by preparing risk-related communications and disclosures.
• Foster a risk management culture by developing a common understanding of the issues and encouraging the adoption of best practices within the organization.
• Provide leadership, engage employees and develop talent to maintain a high-performing team that is adapted to the evolving needs of the risk function.
• Contribute to advancing and raising the profile of risk management by fostering collaboration, innovation and the development of expertise across the organization.

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 actuarial science, finance, law, insurance or a related field
• A minimum of ten years of relevant experience, including five years in a management role
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience in the property and casualty insurance industry, financial services or a complex regulated environment
• Demonstrated experience in supporting executives and business sectors
• Experience in managing and mobilizing teams of professionals
• Knowledge of French is required
• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Develops talent, Differences, Drive results, Engagement, Networks, 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!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Management (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-08-27