Senior Advisor, Operational risks

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Health and wellness expense reimb.

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a senior operational risk advisor in the Montreal area to help prevent, analyze and guide guidelines for suspicious and fraudulent transactions across components of the organization. You will lead complex strategic initiatives requiring coordination with multiple stakeholders and senior management.

The role emphasizes policy development, risk assessment and crisis management, with a temporary 12-month horizon.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

French language proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Required

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.

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.

Temporary 12-month position.

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

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!

Unposting Date

2026-10-25