Manager, IT Risk

Desjardins Group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Desjardins Group is seeking a Manager for IT Risk to lead a team in analyzing and managing IT risks for various business sectors. The role involves improving risk management practices, executive risk reporting, and supporting organizational change while ensuring effective stakeholder communication. Candidates should have significant managerial experience in IT, a relevant degree, and strong leadership abilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum nine years of relevant experience, including at least four years in a management role.
• Experience managing risks.
• Knowledge of French is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15 specialized experts in risk management.
• Collaborate with business units on risk controls and reporting.
• Establish communication practices for change management and talent retention.

Skills

Ambiguity

Effective Communication

Talent Development

Result-Driven

Team Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

The Technologies and Projects Executive Division is one of the largest ITfunctions in Quebec, with nearly 7,000employees. In this executive division, you’re part of a team that supports Desjardins Group’s strategic initiatives and drives modernization. As a Manager, ITRisk, your team helps the executive division’s business sectors and teams analyze and manage their ITrisks. You’ll be responsible for risk profiles and supporting various business segments with audits, inspections and action plan development, as well as crisis management and business continuity plan for the executive division. We’re looking for an optimistic leader with a proven track record who always sets a great example for their team. The ideal candidate is an advocate for change. You must not be afraid to question the status quo, and you should know how to motivate a team and launch projects that will improve the organization’s practices. People from all levels of the organization will look up to you and ask for your input when making decisions. You’ll be required to:

• Lead a team of 15specialized experts and help the business sectors identify, analyze and control their risks

• Actively contribute to ITresilience and obsolescence management by monitoring the effectiveness of our risk controls and indicators

• Improve risk management practices and methodologies to maximize the impact on business units

• Take charge of executive risk reporting and analytics to ensure sound decision-making in the management of our risks

• Represent your unit to various decision-making bodies and manage executive stakeholders

• Prioritize files to be completed based on their impact and inherent risk level

• Collaborate with all Desjardins business units and with our 2nd and 3rdlines of defence

• Establish management and communication practices that support change management, talent attraction and retention, skills development, employee engagement and diversity, in keeping with Desjardins’s values.

• Support your unit’s action plan by managing individual and team performance.

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 nineyears of relevant experience, including at least fouryears in a management role

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Experience managing risks

• Experience in executive writing and presenting

• Knowledge of French is required

• Knowledge of the ITsector

• Knowledge of specialized risks

Ambiguity, Communicates effectively, Develops talent, Drive results, Engagement, Teams

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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

Management (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-07-17