Advisor, Governance and Strategic Directions

Desjardins

Advisor for Governance and Strategic Directions at Ontario Credit Union. Contributing to strategic planning, intelligence, and performance monitoring within Desjardins Group.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeMississauga • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing and coordinating analyses, presentations, and executive summaries for senior management and decision-making bodies;
Acting as a subject-matter expert and leader within your field of practice by advising and supporting teams in the positioning, planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic mandates;
Contributing to the development, evolution, and implementation of policies, standards, models, and programs that support strategic projects and mandates;
Monitoring regulatory developments in Ontario, assessing their impacts, and supporting management in maintaining sustainable relationships with regulatory authorities and ensuring compliance with requirements;
Working with various FCDQ units to ensure proper consideration of CDO-specific requirements and alignment of interventions;
Participating in the planning and management of unit priorities, including work organization, resource allocation, coordination of deliverables, and the efficient use of practices and tools, in alignment with Desjardins Group’s cooperative values.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
A minimum of six years of relevant experience, including at least two years in partnership management;
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;
Knowledge of regulations related to banking activities;
Knowledge of the various support functions within Desjardins Group.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysispresentation developmentstrategic planningpolicy developmentregulatory complianceresource allocationproject managementmonitoring and evaluationexecutive summary preparationpartnership management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationadvisory skillsteam supportorganizational skillsrelationship managementcollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingadaptability

Certifications

bachelor's degree