Senior Advisor, Credit risk

Desjardins Group; Lévis; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual bonus

Flexible vacation (4 weeks)

Pension plan

Group insurance incl. telemedicine

Wellness expenses reimbursement & tele

Job summary

Desjardins Group seeks a senior credit risk advisor to lead strategic credit risk initiatives, coordinate cross‑functional projects and provide expert guidance to senior leadership in risk management.

This role emphasizes policy development, risk analysis and stakeholder engagement, delivering actionable recommendations in a dynamic financial services environment. Fluency in French is required, with a hybrid work arrangement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience advising senior management or committees is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients and partners to plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic initiatives.
• Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs to support strategic initiatives.
• Identify issues, diagnose causes and make recommendations to decision-makers.
• Represent unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodies.
• Represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter agreements with external partners.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Decision quality

Communicates effectively

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

As a senior credit risk advisor, you assist with credit authorization, research, analysis and development to recommend implementation strategies and priorities for credit risk management best practices. You lead and influence development projects and complex, highly innovative strategic initiatives involving multiple sectors. You help develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions. Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your field. You make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects and initiatives that require comprehensive analysis and understanding of the organization and line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in a wide range of other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. You serve as expert advisor and subject matter expert, as well as resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies.

Responsibilities

• Advise your clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives
• Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs to support your unit’s strategic projects and initiatives
• Identify, analyze, diagnose and address major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
• Represent your unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodies
• Represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with external partners and organizations

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. #LI-Hybrid

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required
• Ambiguity, Communicates effectively, Decision quality, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Resilient, 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 Risk management (FG)

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.