Senior Advisor, Data Risk Governance and Analysis

Desjardins

Senior Advisor governing data risk, quality, privacy, security, and responsible AI use at Desjardins. Advising stakeholders across North America's largest cooperative financial group.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data risk management, including risk assessment processes, data governance, and compliance with data governance frameworks. Possesses strong analytical skills to assess data-related risks and implement effective risk mitigation measures.

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Data Risk ManagementRisk Assessment ProcessesData GovernanceData Management ConceptsFrench Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Data QualityData AvailabilityData Governance FrameworksRisk Mitigation MeasuresData Management Processes

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SavvyStrategic Mindset

Industry Keywords

Data-Related RisksRisk Assessment Best PracticesData Use CompliancePerformance MonitoringStakeholder Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and assess data-related risks using established practices, frameworks and taxonomies
Help business sectors identify and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures
Help advance data risk management practices, especially in terms of data quality, availability, governance and the responsible use of data and AI
Advise teams on enhancing and applying data management processes and controls
Enhance standards, processes, tools and best practices related to the foundations of data governance and risk assessment
Work with the second line of defence to apply risk assessment best practices
Coordinate, monitor and measure the performance of standards and practices implemented in response to risk assessments, and communicate the results
Serve as a data governance advisor and subject matter expert for stakeholders and a key resource for decision-making bodies
Provide strategic guidance on complex issues during risk assessment workshops
Make recommendations on data use and compliance with applicable data governance frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Experience working in an environment requiring rigour and autonomy
Knowledge of French is required
Knowledge of risk assessment processes and/or data management concepts
Interpersonal Savvy
Strategic mindset

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