Senior Advisor, Operational risks

Desjardins Financial Security; Lévis; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting,

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins in Lévis, Canada, is seeking a senior operational risk advisor to help prevent, analyze and guide guidelines for suspicious and fraudulent transactions. You will support compliance, internal controls, crisis management and security of information and property.

You will lead strategic initiatives across departments, requiring broad expertise and coordination with stakeholders. The role emphasizes on-call availability (24/7) for urgent risk matters, with a competitive salary, a defined

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Available 24/7 as an on-call advisor with pay.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients and partners to plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects.
• Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs.
• Identify, diagnose and address major issues and advise decision-makers.
• Represent the unit before senior management committees.
• Represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins with external partners.

Skills

Risk management

Strategic advisories

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

Key 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.

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of French is required
• Available 24/7 as an on-call advisor with pay

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility.

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!

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.