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Senior Advisor, Operational risks

  • The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work
  • Lévis
    Montréal
  • Full time
  • Regular position
  • R2601693
  • Job Offer

    As Senior Operational Risk Advisor, you're part of an operational risk management team (1B) dedicated to the Property and Casualty Insurance Executive Division. More specifically, you're part of a team of specialists tasked with providing support and applying the operational risk management framework in one of the business segments served by this executive division. Your role consists in being well versed in the various risks in the sector you support and helping your team maintain operational control via the operational risk management activities required. More specifically, you will be required to:

    • Help implement new operational risk management tools, methodologies and governance documents, as well as provide training and raise awareness among sector resources and managers
    • Master all risks and controls related to the business segment's processes by continuously feeding and updating the risk profile based on change and event analysis
    • Make recommendations on rolling out action plans when needed, and monitor them
    • Support risk analyses for projects and initiatives

    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 six years of relevant experience in operational risk
    • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
    • Experience in operational risk assessment and control
    • Experience in executive writing and presenting
    • Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with english-speaking partners, members and/or clients
    • Knowledge of the best practices, methodologies and tools used in risk management, governance and internal controls
    Ambiguity, Communicates effectively, Interpersonal 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

    Risk management (FG)

    Unposting Date

    2026-02-18

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    Who we are?

    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.

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