National Bank of Canada

Offers personal and commercial banking services

Senior Advisor Operational Risk Management

Risk ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCanadaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 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.
English and French language proficiency, as frequent discussions are required with service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Responsibilities

Ensure the governance and ongoing evolution of the operational event and loss management practice and its related frameworks.
Engage with stakeholders as needed to ensure 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 as a subject matter expert and promote adoption of best practices.

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 team

Within 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.

Languages:

English, French

Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

About the Company

National Bank of Canada

Offers personal and commercial banking services

NBC provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and financial planning to individuals, SMEs, and large institutions. Its products operate through deposits, loans, mortgages, and investment services delivered via branches, digital platforms, and advisory teams to support client needs. It differentiates itself with a strong presence in Quebec, a customer-centric, human-focused approach, and a focus on long-term relationships rather than generic offerings. The goal is to help clients achieve financial well-being while expanding NBC’s footprint and positive impact in the communities it serves.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Québec City, Canada
Founded: 1859

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