Job Description

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 Level NV-10
As a Senior Risk Disclosure Advisor, you assist with analysis, research and development to analyze the costs and benefits of risk reduction. You recommend implementation strategies and priorities for market risk and risk management best practices.

You lead development projects and strategic initiatives that are complex and innovative. Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work.

You make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects requiring comprehensive analysis and understanding of the organization and line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential.

You serve as specialist advisor and subject matter specialist, as well as resource and support person for decision-making bodies.
General Information on the Position
Other working conditions

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  Workplace: The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work #LI-Hybrid
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  Number of jobs available: 1

Qualifications

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  Bachelor’s degree in finance, administration or in a related field
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  A minimum of six years of relevant experience in risk management in a financial institution, in a similar rôle
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  Graduate degree (an asset)

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

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  Hold the FRM certification
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  For vacant positions available in Quebec, please note that knowledge of French is required

Specific knowledge

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  Proficiency in expert level writing
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  Proficiency in Excel (an asset)
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  Strong communication skills in French and English, both oral and written

Desjardins Cross-sector skills Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning
Key competencies for the job Communicates effectively, Interpersonal Savvy, Plans and aligns, Strategic mindset
Work Location Complexe Desjardins Montréal
Trade Union Non Syndiqué
Unposting Date 2022-09-16
Job Family Risk management (FG)
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.