V.I.E. HR Operational Risk Analyst - Risks - Montreal, Quebec, Canada

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive individual for a VIE assignment in Operational Risk Management. This role involves supporting HR risk management activities across the Americas, focusing on risk assessment, controls, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Finance, Human Resources, or Operational Risk Management, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact over a 24-month assignment starting September 1st, 2025.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant fields required.
• Experience in Financial Market or Operational Risk Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support HR risk management activities across the Americas.
• Identify risk areas and assess control frameworks.

Skills

Good communication and presentation skills

Proficient in MS Office

Results-oriented

Proactive and innovative

Education

Master's degree in Finance

Master's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree in Operational Risk Management

Job description

Responsibilities

With a team of over 50 highly engaged, diverse, and innovative HR professionals located in the US, Canada, and Brazil, the Americas Human Resources team is dedicated to acquiring, developing, advising, and promoting talents to meet and exceed the needs of our business partners. As strategic partners, we provide staff with value-added programs and policies, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe employee-centric environment where all can thrive to achieve their best potential. The HR team comprises five units:

1. Strategy, Transformation and Talent Acquisition
2. Career Advisory
3. Talent and Development
4. HR Operations
5. Projects, Efficiencies and Analytics

In this role, you will contribute to the organization's risk management activities, including participating in controls, risk assessment, and responding to audits.

The VIE for Operational Risk Management will support HR risk management activities across the Americas (Brazil, Canada, and the US). Responsibilities include performing and updating controls, assessing HR risks, responding to internal and external audits, and updating HR key risk indicators. Specific duties include:

• Identify risk areas
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of control frameworks to mitigate risks
• Propose action plans for residual risks
• Prepare and submit HR metrics with commentary and input into relevant tools
• Follow up on the implementation of action plans
• Update controls and monitor performance
• Ensure compliance with training requirements
• Assist in policy updates and monitoring
• Participate in risk committees

Note: A questionnaire will be provided to assess VIE eligibility. Please ensure all questions are answered for efficient application processing.

Profile required

Note: Since this is an international development program, candidates cannot apply for a VIE in their own country of citizenship.

Application language: To facilitate review by English-speaking managers, please apply in English.

Studies & experience:

• Master's degree from Business/Engineering School or University in Finance, Human Resources, or Operational Risk Management
• Experience in the Financial Market sector or Operational Risk Management in HR is preferred

Language skills:

• Fluent in English

Technical, operational & soft skills:

• Good communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Results-oriented
• Proactive and innovative

The VIE assignment in a nutshell

This VIE in Montreal begins on September 1st, 2025, with a planning period of three months prior to start. The assignment lasts 24 months.

The VIE program is a specific contract under Business France’s eligibility criteria, open to candidates under 28 from EEA member states. For more details, see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.