Operational Risk Advisor - Temporary 1 year
- Employer: iA Financial Group
- Office: 1080, Grande Allee West
- Location: Québec, Quebec
- Other Possible Location(s): Vancouver, British Columbia; Montreal, Quebec; Toronto, Ontario
- Job category: Business Administration, Finance and Accounting
- Job ID: JR10023887
- Job type: Temporary Job
- Apply before: 2025-10-31
Description
Ready to make a real difference in a stimulating, ever-changing environment?
Are you recognized for your leadership, analytical skills, and ability to build trusted relationships?
Do you want to actively contribute to strengthening the risk management culture at iA Financial Group?
Join a passionate and committed team at the heart of the second line of defense.
Your Role
As a Senior Advisor, you will play a key role in the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the operational risk management framework. You will act as a strategic partner to business units and support functions, ensuring rigorous risk oversight and fostering a proactive culture.
Main Responsibilities
Actively participate in the design, implementation, and improvement of the operational risk management framework.
Collaborate with stakeholders to guide and monitor operational risks.
Provide an independent perspective on risk management within business units.
Develop and execute annual monitoring programs.
Ensure consistency in risk management practices across the organization.
Produce strategic reports on risk issues and trends.
Represent the team on various internal and external committees.
Advise and support colleagues and partners in adopting best practices.
Actively promote the risk management culture within the organization.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in risk management.
Strong knowledge of operational risk management.
Excellent communication, influence, and collaboration skills.
Leadership, autonomy, and ability to manage priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data analysis tools.
Intermediate knowledge of English, as you will communicate daily with English-speaking colleagues for approximately 20% of your time.
Assets: Experience in insurance or financial services, knowledge of the COSO 2013 framework, KRIs, or data analytics, and experience in a second line of defense role.
Why Join Us?
A stimulating work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.
Challenges that match your expertise.
A corporate culture that values integrity, rigor, and professional growth.
Work flexibility adapted to today’s realities.
Invest in your talent by joining our team
See why so many people choose iA!
Company Overview
iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $235 billion in assets, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 130 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we’re invested in you.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, write to us. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.