Desjardins

Project Manager, Subsidiary and Acquisition Risk Management

Montréal Full time

Temporary position for 18 months, with possibility of extension.

As a risk management project manager for subsidiary undertakings, you’ll play a pivotal role in implementing and enhancing risk management practices within certain Desjardins Group subsidiaries. You’ll be a catalyst for integrating risk management requirements in a complex and rapidly changing environment within certain Desjardins-owned entities, including Guardian and IDC-Worldsource. More specifically, you will be required to:

  • Coordinate efforts to implement and enhance risk management practices at Guardian and other subsidiary undertakings.

  • Monitor acquisition risks.

  • Help develop and implement risk management roadmaps for satellite entities.

  • Help facilitate transformation and integration working groups.

  • Support the creation of in-depth risk diagnostics and improvement plans.

  • Help set up governance and risk monitoring mechanisms.

  • Coordinate work carried out by various contributors, including subject matter experts, project team members and business sector leaders.

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 and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field

  • A minimum of eight years of relevant experience

  • 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

  • Knowledge of risk management, corporate governance or asset management

  • Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Jira and Confluence

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Drive results, Engagement, Nimble learning, Plans and aligns

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.

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Job Family

Project management (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-12-8