Senior Advisor, Governance, IT and Operational Risk and Compliance

Desjardins Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Montreal is seeking a Senior Advisor for Governance and Risk Management. This position requires extensive experience in advising on strategic projects, developing policies, and analyzing complex issues. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, substantial experience, and strong knowledge of IT controls. Fluency in French is required. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible vacation, and a defined benefit pension plan.

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 of eight years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Very good knowledge of IT controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients and partners on strategic projects.
• Develop and update policies and programs.
• Identify and address major issues for decision-making.

Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Strategic Mindset

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Advisor, Governance, IT and Operational Risk and Compliance, you help prevent, analyze and develop guidelines for suspicious and fraudulent transactions. You also assist with compliance, internal controls, crisis management and the security of personal information and property. 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. More specifically, you will be required to:

• 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.

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

Specific knowledge

• Very good knowledge of IT controls and processes

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

Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We\u2019re 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\u2019s something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you\u2019re 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

2025-10-16