ESG Integration Product Owner

Desjardins Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial institution is looking for an ESG Integration Product Owner in Montreal to drive ESG data integration and support analytics operations. This strategic role involves improving data quality, ensuring governance, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least eight years of relevant experience, and proficiency in data analysis tools. Expected salary and benefits are competitive, along with opportunities for retirement and wellness support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in organizational transformation and ESG strategy.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as TCFD or ISSB.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate the vision for ESG data products.
• Implement and develop the ESG data ecosystem.
• Monitor sectors’ ESG data management.
• Help acquire new data sources and manage quality issues.
• Maintain a network of internal and external contacts.

Skills

Data product management

ESG strategy

Supplier relationship management

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Knowledge of ESG issues

Market monitoring

Organizational transformation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in administration or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about using data and analytics to develop impactful strategies and solve large-scale, contemporary ESG issues? Are you a good communicator who brings people together? Do you have the ability to synthesize, organize, listen, influence, analyze and strategize? If so, then this position is for you! At Desjardins, environmental, social and governance (ESG) data is at the heart of our shift to sustainable finance. The ESG Transformation, Data and Analytics Administrative Department, which works for the Sustainable Development Office, is looking for an ESG Integration Product Owner to support its ESG data and analytics operations. This strategic role aims to support the creation of a robust, consistent and scalable ESG information asset that supports reporting, the value of products and services, and informed decision-making across Desjardins. As an ESG integration product owner, you’ll act as the focal point for business teams, data experts, business architects and governance bodies. You’ll lead the ESG data integration strategy, overseeing quality, consistency and relevance in a context of increasing regulatory disclosure requirements. You’ll work in an open innovation environment, in partnership with external suppliers and entities to ensure access to relevant data. You’ll also promote the use of information assets through innovative approaches. If you’re looking to join a dynamic and innovative team and if you’re comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity, then you’re just the person we’re looking for!

• Develop, maintain and succinctly communicate the vision for ESG data products while tailoring messaging to various audiences.
• Implement and develop the ESG data ecosystem, taking into account Desjardins Group’s strategic directions, based on a compelling vision for a product that meets complex business analytics needs and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor business sectors’ ESG data management, ensuring consistency and proper governance, using established practices and processes.
• Improve Desjardins Group’s ESG data by helping the organization acquire new data sources and manage quality issues in cross-sector data.
• Maintain an extensive network of internal and external contacts to support priority initiatives and stay on top of opportunities to further develop the ESG ecosystem.

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 administration, information technology, engineering, business intelligence, sustainable development or a related field
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Significant experience in organizational transformation, data product management, ESG strategy and supplier relationship management
• Experience in market monitoring, ESG disclosure (voluntary and regulatory) and compliance management
• Knowledge of French is required
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (SQL, Power BI, Excel) and product management platforms (Jira, Confluence)
• Knowledge of ESG issues and regulatory frameworks (e.g., TCFD, ISSB, SFDR) and key performance indicators

Trade Union (If applicable)

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.

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Job Family

Marketing (FG)

Unposting Date: 2026-01-12