Senior Investment Risk Management Advisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Required
Reporting to the manager of Wealth Management and Insurance Risk Monitoring, you’ll join a strategic team within the second line of defence. As a senior investment risk management advisor, you support senior management in identifying, assessing and managing risks related to the organization’s investment portfolios, while contributing to informed decision-making and value creation. You demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling you to clearly and effectively convey complex issues to a variety of audiences. You have a proven ability to navigate strategic and evolving environments, deliver tangible results and create added value through high-level critical thinking. You are also skilled at preparing strategic documents for executive bodies, including the management committee and board of directors, to support decision-making at the highest level. More specifically, you will be required to :
Develop and implement investment risk management frameworks tailored to the organization’s needs Produce rigorous analyses and strategic recommendations for executive committees and the board of directors Collaborate closely with investment, finance and compliance teams to ensure an integrated view of risk Monitor financial market developments and regulatory trends to anticipate their impact on portfolios Provide leadership and influence key internal parties to promote a proactive risk management culture.
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 finance, economics, actuarial science or a related field A minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including at least four years in portfolio management or investment risk management Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Knowledge of French is required 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, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, 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
Risk management (FG)
Unposting Date
2026-07-28
About Desjardins
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News.
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Senior Investment Risk Management Advisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Required
Reporting to the manager of Wealth Management and Insurance Risk Monitoring, you’ll join a strategic team within the second line of defence. As a senior investment risk management advisor, you support senior management in identifying, assessing and managing risks related to the organization’s investment portfolios, while contributing to informed decision-making and value creation. You demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling you to clearly and effectively convey complex issues to a variety of audiences. You have a proven ability to navigate strategic and evolving environments, deliver tangible results and create added value through high-level critical thinking. You are also skilled at preparing strategic documents for executive bodies, including the management committee and board of directors, to support decision-making at the highest level. More specifically, you will be required to :
Develop and implement investment risk management frameworks tailored to the organization’s needs Produce rigorous analyses and strategic recommendations for executive committees and the board of directors Collaborate closely with investment, finance and compliance teams to ensure an integrated view of risk Monitor financial market developments and regulatory trends to anticipate their impact on portfolios Provide leadership and influence key internal parties to promote a proactive risk management culture.
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 finance, economics, actuarial science or a related field A minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including at least four years in portfolio management or investment risk management Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Knowledge of French is required 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, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, 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
Risk management (FG)
Unposting Date
2026-07-28
About Desjardins
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News.