Senior Advisor Operational Risk Management

Senior Advisor Operational Risk ManagementHybrid
Job number
34582
Category
Senior Professional
Status:
Permanent
Schedule:
Full-Time
22-Oct-2026
Area(s) of interest:
Finance and accounting, Risk management
Location(s):
Montreal, Toronto
A career as a Senior Advisor Operational Risk within the Operational Risk Governance and Transformation team at National Bank means acting as the lead specialist responsible for the practice of collecting, analyzing, and leveraging data related to operational events and losses. In this role, you will have a direct impact on the Bank’s understanding of its risk profile, the enhancement of control mechanisms, and compliance with regulatory requirements through your expertise in risk management, data governance, and information analysis.
Your role
Ensure the governance and ongoing evolution of the operational event and loss management practice, as well as related frameworks
Engage with stakeholders as needed to ensure the effective execution of activities and compliance with expectations related to the practice and its governing frameworks
Define and maintain methodologies, procedures, and quality standards to ensure data integrity, consistency, and traceability
Perform analyses and develop indicators to identify emerging risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement
Coordinate the production of regulatory deliverables and support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory reviews
Enhance analytical capabilities, optimize processes, and contribute to the evolution of the operational risk management framework
Support and influence business partners by acting as a subject matter expert and promoting the adoption of best practices
Your teamWithin the Operational Risk Governance and Transformation sector, you will be part of a specialized team that actively contributes to the Bank’s resilience. You will collaborate with a variety of business partners, including teams in risk management, finance, internal audit, and compliance. Our team stands out through its expertise, strategic influence, and commitment to continuous improvement.
We strive to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.
The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through experience, will help you master your role and develop new areas of expertise.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in risk management, audit, internal controls, compliance, finance, or governance.
Significant experience working in a highly regulated environment.
Expertise in data governance, data quality, or data analytics.
Strong knowledge of operational risk management, internal controls, and prudential requirements applicable to financial institutions.
Experience producing reports for executive committees or regulatory bodies.
Proficiency with data analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, or comparable platforms.
LanguagesReason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.
Diversity & Inclusion Governance Risk and Compliance Operational Risk Operational Risk Management Teamwork Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency
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
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Employee and family assistance program
Preferential banking services
Involvement in community initiatives
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 environmentWe’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?
Why work at National Bank?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 environmentWe 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?
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