Senior Advisor, IT Operational Risk

Desjardins Group; Lévis; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Quebec is seeking a Senior Operational Risk Advisor to help prevent and analyze suspicious transactions, assist with compliance, and influence strategic initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least eight years of experience. Knowledge of French is required. The position offers competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including flexible vacation and a pension plan.

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

• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients and partners on strategic projects and initiatives.
• Develop and update policies and programs.
• Identify and address major issues with recommendations.
• Represent your unit before senior management committees.
• Negotiate and enter agreements with external partners.

Skills

Action oriented

Customer Focus

Differences

Interpersonal Savvy

Nimble learning

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

As a senior operational risk advisor, 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.

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.

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

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

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

Risk management (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-10-10