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Senior Advisor, Operational risks

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The Senior Operational Risk Advisor manages risk activities, implements management tools, trains staff, updates business risk profiles, and supports risk analyses for projects.
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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.

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Job Family

Risk management (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-02-18

Top Skills

Governance Methodologies
Operational Risk Management
Risk Assessment Tools

Desjardins Montréal, Québec, CAN Office

1 Complexe Desjardins, , Montréal, QC , Canada, H2X

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