Senior Advisor, Risk Management

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

32394

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

15-Apr-2026

Area(s) of interest: Risk management, Legal

Location(s): Montreal

A career as an advisor / advisore, Risk Management Governance in the Integrated Risk Management team at National Bank means acting as a key contributor to the evolution and operationalization of enterprise‑wide risk governance frameworks. This role allows you to have a meaningful impact on organizational integrity, decision‑making quality, and risk oversight through your expertise in governance, policy frameworks, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Your role

You contribute to strengthening risk governance practices across the Bank and its subsidiaries. You work closely with multiple stakeholders to ensure policies are well designed, aligned, and effectively applied.
Design, implement, and evolve risk governance frameworks for subsidiaries while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
Coordinate and maintain the Bank’s policy framework, including oversight of inventories and review cycles
Lead subsidiary integrations by developing structured governance playbooks and supporting adoption
Prepare and present executive‑level materials for Senior Management and the Board, clearly expressing issues, recommendations, and outcomes
Advise and challenge second line of defense partners to ensure effective governance execution and monitoring of remediation plans
Monitor, assess, and report on adherence to risk policies and their effectiveness across the organization

Your team

You will be part of the Integrated Risk Management team. You will report to the Senior Director, Risk Management Governance. The team is recognized for its broad expertise across multiple risk domains and its ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of experience in risk management, governance, or process design and implementation
Demonstrate proven experience in governance frameworks, policy development, and oversight activities
Show strong expertise in structuring documentation, evidence management, and control governance
Possess experience working with senior stakeholders in complex, cross‑functional environments
Be comfortable preparing executive‑level materials and formal governance documentation

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Communication Diversity & Inclusion Governance Risk and Compliance Teamwork Cybersecurity Control Documentation Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

* Health and wellness program, including many options

* Flexible group insurance

* Generous pension plan

* Employee Share Ownership Plan

* Employee and family assistance program

* Preferential banking services

* Involvement in community initiatives

* Telemedicine service

* Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?