Senior Advisor Risk Management and Corporate Affairs

A career as a Senior Advisor, Risk Management and Corporate Affairs within the National Bank Trust team means acting as a subject matter expert in risk management and governance, providing guidance to senior leadership and business partners. As the primary point of contact, you will contribute to the evolution of risk management and governance practices while playing a key role in transformation initiatives and regulatory projects across the business line. This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the growth of National Bank Trust through your expertise, influence, and ability to mobilize stakeholders.

• Act as a team lead and key resource for business partners, leadership, and stakeholders on all matters related to risk management.
• Oversee the business line’s risk governance framework by ensuring compliance with governance requirements, controls, regulatory obligations, business continuity plans, and regulatory projects.
• Influence decisions, strategic directions, and risk management initiatives in a context of process transformation, organizational evolution, and business growth.
• Produce Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), coordinate monthly and quarterly governance meetings, and prepare documentation for executive committees and Boards of Directors.
• Conduct Operational Risk Assessments (ORAs), document and reconcile operational events, formulate recommendations, and oversee the implementation of action plans to mitigate risks.
• Act as a trusted advisor on matters related to legal entities, including licenses and permits, fiduciary authorities, regulatory obligations, taxation, and general accounting, while maintaining relationships with government authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure coordination and alignment with key support functions (Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, QI/CRS/FATCA, Insurance, CRA, and Revenu Québec) to support Trust Company activities and ensure adherence to the governance framework.

The National Bank Trust sector brings together specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to support business growth, strengthen risk management practices, and drive continuous process improvement.

Within the Strategy, Risk and Growth sector, you will join a team of more than 20 colleagues, including a group of three risk management specialists, and report to the Head of Strategy, Risk and Growth. Our team stands out through its diverse expertise, agility, and strategic role in supporting a wide range of business partners.

We are committed to providing flexibility that supports your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible schedule designed to adapt to your needs.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized learning programs, based on experiential learning, will help you master your role and expand your expertise. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring opportunities, are available to you at all times.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in operational risk management.
• Significant experience in project management and supporting transformation initiatives.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports to senior leadership, governance committees, or Boards of Directors.
• Knowledge of trust and wealth management activities within a Trust environment is considered a strong asset.

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?

Join us!