Senior Advisor, Operational Risk Management

iA Financial Group•Montreal, QC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build the future with us Are you driven by integrated risk management and eager to contribute to the strength and resilience of a large organization in the insurance and financial services industry? As a Senior Advisor, Operational Risk Management, you will play a key strategic role within the second line of defense, positively influencing practices and decision-making across the organization. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

Holds a college diploma (DEC) or bachelor’s degree in administration, risk management, finance, actuarial science, information technology, or a related field.
Has 7 to 10 years of experience in operational risk management, audit, compliance, or a similar cross-functional role.
Is known for their strong professional rigor and analytical skills.
Stands out for their ability to influence and build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrates strong autonomy, sound judgment, and a keen sense of priorities.
Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the role involves producing quarterly reports, preparing presentations, managing written and oral communications, and drafting or following up on procedures with English-speaking partners and collaborators on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development, evolution, and implementation of the operational risk management framework across the organization.
Support business sectors and corporate functions in the identification, assessment, management, and monitoring of operational risks, while acting as a strategic partner to ensure consistent and pragmatic application of practices.
Participate in the deployment and continuous improvement of risk management practices, including training, awareness, and guidance for stakeholders.
Produce analyses, indicators, and reports for governance bodies, perform targeted independent reviews, and ensure the quality and robustness of risk assessments and controls.
Identify trends, emerging issues, and opportunities for improvement, contribute to the harmonization of practices, support third-party risk management initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams (procurement, IT, security, legal, and compliance), act as a risk management reference, and support second-line oversight activities.