Practice Lead, Integrated Risk Management

Desjardins Group; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Desjardins Group is seeking a risk management professional to ensure compliance and monitor practices across Ontario's service centers. The role involves strategic project development and leadership, serving as a subject matter expert while collaborating with various functions within the organization. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience, with bilingual proficiency in French and English.

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 nine years of relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor risk management practices and ensure compliance.
• Act as a risk expert for the CDO.
• Develop risk analyses for strategic projects.

Skills

Action oriented

Customer Focus

Decision quality

Nimble learning

Organizational savvy

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

The selected candidate must reside near one of the service centers (DOCU)

The incumbent is responsible for monitoring risk management practices applied within the teams of the Fédération and the Desjardins Ontario Credit Union (DOCU), in alignment with applicable Ontario requirements. They will work closely with the Operations and Risk Control VPs for both Personal and Business sectors, as well as with support functions across the organization (IT, Finance, etc.). They may request changes to activities or deliverables to ensure compliance with Ontario-specific requirements. The incumbent is involved in all major projects for the CDO and must present risk assessments and recommendations to governance bodies and senior management. Given the strategic nature of the role, the individual must demonstrate leadership and influence among various stakeholders and contributors. They are expected to shape their role and develop new approaches that align with those implemented by the Fédération teams. They serve as a subject matter expert and are responsible for the development of their practice. Their recommendations significantly impact the entity’s risk-taking and have a cross-functional reach across all business sectors, including personal banking, business banking, and support functions (IT, Finance, ESG, etc.). More specifically, you will be required to:

• Support the director by managing the delivery of expertise related to CDO activities.

• Act as a risk expert for the CDO with specialized risk management teams, requiring a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the business domain, the CDO, and the organization.

• Develop and prepare risk analyses for strategic projects. Provide opinions or recommendations on highly complex operational and conceptual matters (often multidimensional).

• Coordinate business continuity management, incident management, and crisis management. Represent the Ontario caisse alongside other VP representatives (personal, business, etc.).

• Lead the integration of first-line-of-defense reporting to the component’s governance bodies (1B summary report).

• Interpret regulatory expectations. Adapt frameworks to Ontario regulations and market realities.

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 nine years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Advanced proficiency in French

• Advanced proficiency in English

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Differences, Nimble learning, Organizational savvy, 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.

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!

Job Family

Management support and expertise support (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-07-4