Strategic Risk Leader & Advisory Partner

Desjardins; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness/‑

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins seeks a senior risk partner advisor to guide risk management across Desjardins entities, shaping strategic directions and aligning risk with business priorities. You will coordinate the Risk Management Executive Division and influence a broad network of stakeholders.

You will lead risk appetite frameworks, RAF studies, financial and capital planning, and risk reporting, ensuring timely deliverables to governance bodies; fluency in French and strong communication across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least eight years of relevant experience managing financial risks or services.
• Experience in risk management within the three lines of defence model.
• Experience developing or updating risk appetite frameworks.
• Experience in complex environments requiring influence, collaboration, and advisory skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-sector matters involving many collaborators.
• Experience preparing executive-level materials and recommendations for decision-making bodies.
• Ability to explain complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.
• Excellent French communication skills (spoken/written) and advanced English.

Responsibilities

• Provide close support to the first line of defence and coordinate second-line risk management activities.
• Lead strategic risk management and financial planning exercises, including RAF and risk reporting.
• Coordinate risk opinions and challenges with Desjardins entities on key matters.
• Ensure consistency between strategic directions and risk appetite frameworks.
• Monitor risk mitigation measures and action plans to drive results.
• Ensure high-quality, timely deliverables presented to decision-making bodies.

Skills

Action oriented

Ambiguity

Business insight

Communicates effectively

Complexity

Customer Focus

Differences

Interpersonal Savvy

Nimble learning

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Desjardins seeks a senior risk partner advisor to guide risk management across Desjardins entities, shaping strategic directions and aligning risk with business priorities. You will coordinate the Risk Management Executive Division and influence a broad network of stakeholders.

You will lead risk appetite frameworks, RAF studies, financial and capital planning, and risk reporting, ensuring timely deliverables to governance bodies; fluency in French and strong communication across