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Senior Advisor, Risk management

  • Levis, QC, Canada
  • Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Complexe Desjardins Montréal, Canada

Full-time

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Original job description

As a senior risk management advisor, you assist with analysis, research and development to recommend risk management and supervision strategies and priorities. 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.

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

* 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
  • Strong communication skills in French 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.
  • Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Action oriented, Ambiguity, Business insight, Complexity, 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!

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Job Family

Risk management (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-10-26
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Responsibilities

The Senior Advisor leads complex strategic initiatives and develops risk management strategies while providing expert advice to senior management. They are responsible for creating policies, representing the unit before committees, and negotiating agreements with external partners.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and possess at least eight years of relevant experience. Proficiency in both English and French is required due to the nature of the duties and stakeholder interactions.

Skills

  • Risk management
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Policy development
  • Stakeholder management
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Analysis
  • Research
  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Business insight
  • Customer focus
  • Strategic mindset

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual bonus
  • Flexible vacation
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Group insurance
  • Telemedicine
  • Health and wellness expense reimbursement

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Management & Leadership
  • Consulting

Keywords

  • Risk Management
  • Strategic Initiatives
  • Policy Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Business Strategy
  • Project Execution
  • Financial Services
  • Negotiation
  • Advisory
  • Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Analysis
  • Decision-making
  • Operational Complexity
  • Desjardins

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