Chief Operational Resilience Advisor

Attendance

Hybrid

Job Number

21373

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

11-Jun-2024

Location: Montreal, Quebec

City

Montreal

Province/State

Quebec

Area of Interest: Risk management

A career as a Chief Operational Resilience and Risk Advisor in the Internal Audit team at National Bank, you will contribute to the team's audit mandates and advisory mandates while developing the knowledge of your colleagues in your area of expertise. It is a unique chance to acquire a transversal understanding of the Bank and to work in an environment that allows you to surpass yourself while creating strong relationships with partners from several sectors. In this role, you can use your interpersonal skills, your active listening and your innovative and pragmatic solutions to have a positive impact on the organization.

Your job

As an chief advisor specializing in operational resilience, you will also be required to contribute to governance, culture, reputation and operational risk mandates.

Conduct organization-wide audits and assessments to provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of the approach to operational resilience and other related topics
Target significant risks and assess the effectiveness of governance, processes and controls aimed at mitigating them
Analyze the problems encountered, raise significant issues and make recommendations to the teams concerned
In collaboration with relevant partners from the 1st and 2nd lines of defense, identify the fundamental causes and support them in identifying innovative and feasible solutions
Present findings and recommendations to relevant executives and managers and write audit reports
Carry out continuous monitoring in order to monitor the evolving context of the internal and external environment
Represent internal audit on various relevant committees and regulatory bodies
Advise and support auditors in your field of expertise

Your team

Within the Internal Audit sector, you will be part of a team of 13 professional colleagues and report to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit – Information Technology, Data and Non-financial Risks. Our team stands out for its complicity, enthusiasm, and multidisciplinary skills. We work in an environment that allows us to grow and surpass ourselves while creating strong links with partners from several sectors.

Our management practices promote a good life balance, and we adopt a flexible way of working, including hybrid work in the office and remotely.

Our training programs use on-the-job learning to help you master your role. You can access personalized training content on such topics as internal audit, risk management and the Bank’s activities to support your ongoing learning. You’ll also have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development.

Prerequisite

Bachelor's degree related to the industry and 10 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree related to the business sector and 7 years of relevant experience
At least 7 years of experience in audit or risk management within a financial institution, other combinations of relevant experience could be considered
In-depth knowledge of reference frameworks, applicable regulations and good practices in operational resilience and related subjects
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working on several files simultaneously
Demonstrated leadership and strong ability to understand business reality, adapt practices and operating methods accordingly and influence at different hierarchical levels
Excellent oral and written communication skills in French
Ability to simplify and synthesize concepts
Agile and results-oriented and ability to work in a team with multidisciplinary experts
Ability to understand complex realities, solve problems and be innovative in proposing solutions
Available to travel from time to time

Languages:

Language: French

Language: English

Reason to require this language: you will need to carry out regularly tasks that require the use of IT apps and tools unavailable in French.

Skills

Audit and compliance Business resilience management Driving Results Enterprise Risk Assessment Enterprise Risk Management French Governance Risk and Compliance Initiative Internal Audit Operational Risk Management Resiliency Stakeholder listening Strategic Communications Teamwork

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.

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
Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
Telemedicine service
Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first:

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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. 

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

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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?